Legal Question in Family Law in California
How can I get a former attorney to return my case file with all my discovery needed for my current divorce case?
Asked on 5/13/10, 11:38 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Anthony Roach
Law Office of Anthony A. Roach
You need to send him a letter and request your file. An attorney in California has not right to retain a client's file after he has been terminated, even if the client still owes him money. Your new attorney should have done this. You should give him a reasonable time to return your file. I deem two (2) weeks a reasonable period, especially with ongoing litigation.
Answered on 5/19/10, 6:48 am
I agree with Mr. Roach and would add that if it has been more than two weeks and more than two requests, contact the State Bar.
Answered on 5/19/10, 11:15 am
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