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According to Black’s Law Dictionary (7th Ed.), the term “pro se” is defined as: “[Latin] for oneself; on one’s own behalf; without a lawyer”. In common parlance, a pro se litigant is one who represents himself or herself.
The Smith Law Firm, LLC, supports and endorses pro se litigation and the Missouri Joint Pro Se Implementation Commission. This commission is responsible for creating forms used by pro se litigants throughout Missouri. Some legal issues, such as non-contested dissolutions (divorces), requests for orders of protection and the drafting of simple wills and powers of attorney, are well-suited for pro se representation.