7.Lawyers in the U.S. The U.S.legal system uses the adversarial process. Lawyers are essential to this process.Lawyers are responsible for presenting their clients'evidence and legal arguments to the court.Based on the lawyers' presentations,a trial judge or jury determines the facts and applies the law to reach a decision before judgment is entered.Individuals are free to represent themselves in American courts,but lawyers are often necessary to present cases effectively.An individual who cannot afford to hire a lawyer may attempt to obtain one through a local legal aid society.Persons accused of crimes who cannot afford a lawyer are represented by a court- appointed attorney or by federal or state public defender offices.7. Lawyers in the U.S. The U.S. legal system uses the adversarial process. Lawyers are essential to this process. Lawyers are responsible for presenting their clients’ evidence and legal arguments to the court. Based on the lawyers’ presentations, a trial judge or jury determines the facts and applies the law to reach a decision before judgment is entered. Individuals are free to represent themselves in American courts, but lawyers are often necessary to present cases effectively. An individual who cannot afford to hire a lawyer may attempt to obtain one through a local legal aid society. Persons accused of crimes who cannot afford a lawyer are represented by a court- appointed attorney or by federal or state public defender offices