Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

repalcing a court appointed attorney

what are legitimate reasons for replacing an attorney assigned by the court


Asked on 7/22/08, 2:32 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: repalcing a court appointed attorney

1. She dies

2. She is declared legally a brain-dead vegetable

3. She is disbarred

4. You borrow the money from your Mom and hire a better attorney

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Answered on 7/22/08, 2:57 am
Daniel J. Mangan III JuryTrialJustice

Re: repalcing a court appointed attorney

"Legitimate" broadly defined is the attorney is providing inadequate legal services..it is not... I don't like what they are saying..they want me to take a deal (sometimes the client should) they don't believe me...they won't do what I say ( attorney controls tactics) etc...etc...but..the Court should permit any indigent defendant the opportunity to be heard on grievances in an ex parte in camera hearing (Marsden motion)

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Answered on 7/22/08, 6:48 pm


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