Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

attorney client relations

i was given a court appointed attorney and i feel he hasnt been honest or dedicated. he is the reason i now have a warrant now for failure to appear. last court apperance it was clear that he would reset the upcoming court date and to contact him. well he has no office no business telephone number only a cell phone that does not even take msgs. been trying for days to get in contact with him. i called the clerk only to find out that i now have a warrant for not showing up!! please i have very littlle money and cant go to jail over this, please tell me what my legal options are and how i can help myself.


Asked on 12/10/07, 12:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Keith Engelke Law Office of S. Keith Engelke

Re: attorney client relations

Since this is a criminal matter, you really need a criminal defense attorney.

If you can't afford an attorney, you can ask the court to appoint another for you.

If you go to court, and resolve your situation with a plea bargain the same day, there is no need for you to go to jail - assuming that the state is not insisting on jail time.

Make it clear to the judge that your lawyer has not been in touch with you that you want to fire that attorney and obtain a new CAA so you can resolve the case that day.

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Answered on 12/10/07, 12:44 pm


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