Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
Attny Client Privilage
If you had an attorney (that was your personal attorney) that is now a judge, can he be the judge over your trial? Can he hear your case if he was once your attorney?
Asked on 12/23/08, 1:28 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford
Langford Law Office
Re: Attny Client Privilage
He should not. He should recuse himself. If he does not, then one of the attorneys representing the parties can file a Motion to Recuse, which should be granted.
Answered on 12/26/08, 8:25 am
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