As a lawyer, can I represent my relatives?

Legal analysis: lawyers can bring cases to relatives. Article 28 of the Lawyers Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) clearly stipulates the content and scope of legal services provided by lawyers to the society: (1) serving as legal advisers; (2) Acting as an agent ad litem; (3) Being a criminal defender; (4) Acting as a non-litigation agent and participating in mediation and arbitration; (5) Answering legal advice and writing legal documents, etc. In order to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the parties and the correct implementation of the law.

Legal basis: Article 58 of the Civil Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), the parties and legal representatives may entrust one or two persons as agents ad litem. The following persons may be entrusted as agents ad litem:

(1) Lawyers and grassroots legal service workers;

(2) Close relatives or staff members of the parties concerned;

(three) citizens recommended by the community, units and relevant social groups where the parties are located.