Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

Poor Service from a Public Defender

Both me and my husband have called his Public Defender for over a month and he has still not returned our messages. I even called his 'supervisor' twice and nothing. What would be our next step to get a response or request to change his Public Defender?


Asked on 9/06/03, 12:44 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Poor Service from a Public Defender

He has the right to an appointed attorney. He does not have the right to a specific attoreny. His next step would be to contact the court clerk and request a Marsden hearing.

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Answered on 9/06/03, 12:50 am
H.M. Torrey The Law Offices of H.M. Torrey

Re: Poor Service from a Public Defender

if you would like to email me with your contact information, we may be able to assist you in this matter.

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Answered on 9/06/03, 5:13 am
Daniel Fenaughty FENAUGHTY & ASSOCIATES, PC

Re: Poor Service from a Public Defender

You WILL get a response if the court holds a conflict hearing. The Public Defender will appear at the hearing. Even if you do not get a new attorney (which you will likely not get), you can speak directly at/to the Public Defender when you see the Public Defender at the hearing.

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Answered on 9/06/03, 2:08 pm


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