Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
court apointed attorney
Can a court appointed attorney, for an inmate in county jail for a felony charge be replaced? IF so, how is that done. Are there certain grounds? The inmate is considered indigent.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: court apointed attorney
Yes, they can. But the decision is within the discretion of the judge. Have the inmate file a motion with the court and explain there are issues between the lawyer and client that are effecting the representation. If the judge believes there are genuine issues preventing the lawyer from doing their best work, the judge may replace the lawyer. The other option is to hire private counsel. That can be done at any time.
Re: court apointed attorney
Hello there,
The individual accused needs to write a letter to the court identifying what problems their are between the two. The court will have a hearing to determine if the attorney should be replaced.
One is not entitled to select their court appointed attorney, they have to deal with the individual the court appoints.
Sincerely,
Erick Platten
PLATTEN LAW OFFICE
STATE WIDE REPRESENTATION
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