A Fool For A Client / Fan Works

Times where someone takes A Fool for a Client by representing themselves in court in Fan Works.

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Arrowverse

• Arrow: Rebirth: Discussed and Averted. As a precautionary measure, Oliver arranges for Jean Loring to represent Laurel in case she ever gets arrested as an accomplice after his Secret Identity is outed. Laurel accepts the help, noting that representing yourself is never a good idea.

Miraculous Ladybug

• Crumbling Down: After getting away with her various deceptions for so long, Lila is so convinced of her own infallibility that she attempts to represent herself in court. Between her inability to stop telling lies and refusal to take responsibility for her own actions, she only succeeds in digging herself deeper and landing a thoroughly deserved lengthy sentence.

RWBY

• A Rabbit Among Wolves has a Downplayed example: Jaune chooses to represent himself at his trial not because he thinks he can do a better job, but because he knows he's dealing with a Kangaroo Court. Placing himself in charge of his defense means he can call his own witnesses.

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