Can a lawyer skip the line at public services?

Lawyers hold the prerogative of priority service at public entities like AIMA, IRN, IMT, Finanças, and Segurança Social because they act as representatives for clients who are often unable to wait in line due to employment, family, or health constraints. While protocols exist between the Bar Association and these institutions to streamline administrative processes, these agreements are procedural guidelines rather than absolute laws that can be used to deny service. Abuse of this privilege occurs when lawyers attempt to secure extra slots for unauthorized individuals, exacerbating public frustration and negative perceptions of professional conduct.