Was the defense written by a lawyer or by myself?

According to the relevant laws and regulations of our country, the defense can be written by yourself or by a lawyer. However, the defendant's name, gender, age, nationality, occupation, work unit, residence and contact information shall be recorded in the defense; The name and domicile of the legal person or other organization and the name, position and contact information of the legal representative or principal responsible person.

Legal basis: Article 125 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Civil Procedure Law.

The people's court shall send a copy of the indictment to the defendant within five days from the date of filing the case, and the defendant shall submit a reply within fifteen days from the date of receipt. The defense shall specify the defendant's name, gender, age, nationality, occupation, work unit, residence and contact information; The name and domicile of the legal person or other organization and the name, position and contact information of the legal representative or principal responsible person. The people's court shall send a copy of the defense to the plaintiff within five days from the date of receiving the defense.

If the defendant fails to submit the defense, it will not affect the trial of the people's court.