you still need to have at least a JD from an ABA-accredited school and admission to the state bar. There are some corner cases where this isn't true, but they'r

you still need to have at least a JD from an ABA-accredited school and admission to the state bar. There are some corner cases where this isn't true, but they're for misdemeanors and defendants have the right to have a Real Judge review their case.