2007-03-23 16:14:01 · 4 answers · asked by gigi 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Your chances are not very good. A defendant cannot "fire" a court-appointed attorney. The only way to get a substituted defender is through the court.
Generally, there are two ways: 1) your attorney has a "conflict of interest," meaning that he/she is already involved in the case (ie. they have had previous contact with a co-defendant, witness, or victim prior to being assigned to your case which would negatively affect their ability to represent you),
or
2) your attorney requests to be removed from representing you for a very good reason. I can't list what those good reasons are because I am an officer of the court --but they have to be pretty darn convincing.
2007-03-23 17:42:03 · answer #1 · answered by snowdrift 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
and the last time i checked most of these guys/gals are pretty
closed to each other, so... you may be getting one that may want to try and represent you like a barmaid in a church social
gathering. if you are having "issues" with your court appointed
lawyer, contact the asst. d.a. in your county to discuss what is going on. good luck though, for the most part they are both way overworked and cannot afford the time just to one person for any length. best wishes to you.
2007-03-23 23:37:25 · answer #2 · answered by barrbou214 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would assume you would need to request a new lawyer show good reason why you believe your lawyer is not working for your best interest .
2007-03-23 23:19:34 · answer #3 · answered by concerned 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd have to talk to the judge and explain why you want a new CAA. He's your lifeline.
2007-03-24 02:19:58 · answer #4 · answered by X M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋