Posted on February 15, 2017 by The Editorial Board in The New York Times The New York Times, By The Editorial Board Defending yourself in court might work in old movies or on reality TV, when the stakes are small and the judge is named Judy. But in real life, in the face of dire circumstances — like being tossed from your home into the street — you need a lawyer. That’s why it was so important that the New York City Council and Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Sunday a big increase in funding for legal services for tenants facing eviction in housing court.
