ok, i made a new post because this question is urgent and i cant afford to have it overlooked in my other thread

my parents are willing to pay for a lawyer for me to accompany me to my court hearing on the 9th this month for probation violation. ive completed all the terms asked of me by my P.O. and have been told now its basically in the hands of the judge

i dont want to waste my parents money on this lawyer if hes not really going to have any special tricks to help me, not to mention id have to take about a 2 hour round trip just to meet with the guy and that will cut into the last of my community service that im doing today.

my feeling is that my actions will speak best for me and that i will be the same with/without representation

what is your guys advice?