2007-07-10 17:01:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
This is a hired attorney who will not accept anymore payment. His retainer was for 1000.00, which 600.00 has been paid as per the agreement, however, he will not aceept any more money which questions his intent, or maybe his guilt. Trial has been demanded three times, only to de denied, and permission from the judge is needed as not to jeopardize oneself in any defense other than onesself. Motion to discover was never presented to the client even though it has been obtained by the attorney. Attorney was sent ceritified letter informing what of the demands of the client he has so neglected, attorney never recognized receiving this letter signed by him. Was advised to fire said attorney by an assisting judge to the prosecuting attorney, not on any record, but we are denied acces to the judge by an assistant prosecuting attorney. There is proof of tampering of evidence by one of the policeofficers, which is grounds for dismissal, and even prosecution for this police officer.
2007-07-10 17:24:08 · update #1
You don't say where you live, so it's hard to answer your question.
In the US, you can fire your court appointed lawyer in a criminal case by speaking up in court the next time you are in front of the judge for any hearing. Or, you can write a letter to the judge requesting a change in your court appointed lawyer.
If the lawyer is one you are paying (not court appointed) for a criminal or civil case, you fire your lawyer by telling him so and having him sign a "substition of attorney" form that names your new lawyer or you as your own lawyer.
Believe me, no lawyer wants to work for a client that doesnt' want him/her. Because an unhappy client is a client that will not pay the bill.
2007-07-10 17:14:35 · answer #1 · answered by raichasays 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So I am assuming this is a court-appointed attorney. Tell your attorney that it is not working out and that you wish to end the attorney-client relationship and that you would like their help doing so. Lawyers don't want to represent people who don't want them to represent them. They will probably ask the judge for permission to withdraw. If you aren't coming up fast on a trial setting, you will probably get your wish. If you are about to go to trial, the judge will think you are trying to delay and may decline. Whether the judge will appoint you a new lawyer or not is going to depend on the specifics of the situation.
2007-07-11 00:09:24 · answer #2 · answered by Crystal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To the best of my knowledge, you don't need permission to fire your attorney.
Perhaps it is different if the court has appointed a public defender for you. If that is so, call the Clerk of Courts in your town and tell that that you want to fire your attorney and see what they tell you.
2007-07-11 00:10:09 · answer #3 · answered by cardtapper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them they are fired three times. It works for divorce in the Middle East.
2007-07-11 00:06:13 · answer #4 · answered by http://www.wrightlawnv.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the state bar web site for your state. They often have a mechanism for intervening to help clients.
2007-07-11 02:40:04 · answer #5 · answered by mattapan26 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send him a letter saying "You're fired"
2007-07-11 00:06:44 · answer #6 · answered by Kenneth C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋