Legal Question in Family Law in California

conflict of interest

Yes back in May of 1999 I was represented by an Attorney in a crimimal case. I have now found out this same Attorney will be representing my live in girlfriends husband in a child custody case. So my ? would be the this bring a conflict of interest as his attorney now has information regarding me that wuoldn't other wise be known to the husband who has now retained the above mentioned attorney.????


Asked on 4/21/01, 2:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Matthew Kremer Law Offices of Matthew M. Kremer

Re: conflict of interest

Sounds like a conflict to me, assuming he's going to bring you into the mix in the custody dispute.

But she'll have to bring a motion to disqualify him if he refuses to do so.

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Answered on 6/13/01, 7:35 pm


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