Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

Attorney Client Priveledge

With out my fathers consent who is currently in jail, his attorney revealed valuable and daming information to me, I think I should not have been told of, not to mention that he has grossly mishandled his case. This is a case in which the alleged victim has legally recanted her claim against my father, and admitted falsifyiing information against him, under duress. All of this is public record and documented. He's still in jail and is not being afford proper counsel.

What if anything can be done, or where do I go from here?


Asked on 1/17/07, 2:35 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Bill Wood Law Office of William C. Wood, LLC

Re: Attorney Client Priveledge

The answer depends upon many issues, including the court in which the case was heard, how long ago the conviction occurred, and whether an appeal has been filed. In general, if the case was heard in MD District Court, it may be appealed in Circuit Court within 30 days. A Motion for Reconsideration and/or a Motion for New Trial may also be filed.

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Answered on 1/17/07, 2:44 pm
Philip Rosmarin Rosmarin Law Firm

Re: Attorney Client Priveledge

You should talk with your father. This is your father's attorney; only your father can fire him. If your father agrees with you, he can engage a new attorney to work on getting him out of jail, then look for different counsel to consider whether the present attorney's conduct rose to the level of malpractice.

Good luck.

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Answered on 1/17/07, 5:30 pm


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