Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

firing a public defender

how do i fire my worthless p.d. for a court appointed lawyer?


Asked on 2/20/08, 3:35 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Brian Zeiger Levin & Zeiger LLP

Re: firing a public defender

a pd and is a court appointed lawyer. the judge sees them both the same so the judge isn't going to help you. remember that you are entitled to a lawyer, not a lawyer of your choosing.

if you want to pick your lawyer, you have to pay for it.

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Answered on 2/20/08, 7:23 pm
Charles A. Pascal, Jr. Law Office of Charles A. Pascal, Jr.

Re: firing a public defender

You may be entitled to a free lawyer, but not to your choice of free lawyers. If you want a different lawyer, hire one and pay for it.

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Answered on 2/27/08, 11:24 pm


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