If you are appointed a Public Defender can you fire him and get a new one if he isn't doing his job?

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If you are appointed a Public Defender can you fire him and get a new one if he isn't doing his job?

2007-01-09 14:26:04 · 4 answers · asked by Robert T 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

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Yes. You have the right to proper legal representation. You do, however, have to have a valid reason for terminating him.

2007-01-09 14:34:12 · answer #1 · answered by morgansway3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You can hire any attorney you want to pay for. If you can't afford an attorney, and you are unhappy with the Public Defender assigned, you can petition the court for a new one if you can show cause.

2007-01-09 14:32:08 · answer #2 · answered by Citicop 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I'm not sure you can; tax payers are footing your legal bill. However, you could report them to the Bar Association if they are not doing a good job/professional job.

2007-01-09 14:35:00 · answer #3 · answered by Muga Wa Kabbz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

yep

2007-01-09 14:34:29 · answer #4 · answered by keith T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋