Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

changing lawyers

My Fiance' would like to hire a lawyer, because the public defender he was appointed to has done everything but defend. How does one go about this and when is it too late?


Asked on 7/02/01, 11:44 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: changing lawyers

Sounds like a good idea, i.e., to obtain private representation when the public defender appears inadequate. Anytime prior to sentencing you may hire counsel who will take over the case immediately. Please call me directly at (619) 222-3504.

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Answered on 7/06/01, 10:58 am
Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq. The Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates

Re: changing lawyers

You can change lawyers at any time. However the Court may not allow the change if it occurs right before a trial, or during a trial!! I am a Southern California attorney and my partner is a seasoned 23 year veteran of the criminal law system. Give us a call at 818-998-1594 for a free consult.

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Answered on 7/03/01, 12:02 pm
Victor Hobbs Victor E. Hobbs

Re: changing lawyers

I know it is a lot to ask. But don't put any of your money into retaining a new attorney. I know your boyfriend insists the public defender isn't doing anything and that may be the truth. However, other than review the file, talk to witnesses, send out some investigators and maybe do a motion or two there isn't a lot to do prior to trial.

And I'm certain that your boy friend is an expert at the practice of criminal law, and may be correct on his assessment of the public defender, but don't spend your hard earned dollars on what is a problem your boy friend probably caused.

I had three sisters, four daughters, three grandaughters and now that I've said my piece Norm is correct. You can go out and give a private attorney as little as $2,500.00 to the skies the limit. A felony trial can be done rather incompetently for as little as $10,000.00 if you find the right attorney. However, there are some exceptionally fine criminal law. The guy I like is a retired D. A., and retired judge.

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Answered on 7/03/01, 1:55 pm
Jerome Goldfein Jerome Goldfein

Re: changing lawyers

You can always hire an attorney. Usually the Public Defeinder will be more than happy to see a good retained attorney take the case. Call if this is an Orange County case and see my website.

714-899-3224 Goldfeinattorney.com

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Answered on 7/03/01, 3:18 pm


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