In most states a power of attorney is signed by the principal, acknowledged before a notary public or signed by at least two witnesses.
so attonrneys dont kill the people being tried.
Amendment VIII
as the saying goes "Only a fool will hire himself as an attorney"! No, you cannot get attorney 's fees unless you are a licenced attorney representing a client other than your self!!!
In most states all that is necessary is that it has to be signed in the presence of dis-interested witnesses or a Notary Public.