Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

can i change to private lawyer

can i change to a private lawyer from public defender? after only giving 1 minute to speak and wanting me to plea quilty, i know i made the wrong choice?


Asked on 2/01/09, 6:50 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

can i change to private lawyer

You can always change to a private lawyer before the trial date. However, have the private lawyer enter his/her appearance before firing the public defender. You don't want to go to court without any lawyer.

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Answered on 2/01/09, 8:02 pm
Jason Cleckner Law Office of Jason Cleckner, LLC

Re: can i change to private lawyer

Yes you can change, as long as there is enough time to prepare the case. Feel free to call anytime for a free consult.

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Answered on 2/02/09, 10:32 am


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