What can I do if my defence lawyer and I went nasty? -

My defence lawyer and I had a argument recently because I found him not doing any work to my coming trial. He s totally unprepare and worst of all he show no interest in my case at all. I ve duely paid for his services and the amount is reasonably large, the trial is now drawing near and I find it hard to get a replacement because many lawyers that I ve called would want to undertake a half process case. Please tell me what can I do, it seem that I m in a double jeopardy situation where money was paid for no service render.

Complain to the board of Law with registered letter.

Your immediate priority is to find another defense lawyer, and prepare a defense. Most states require a judges permission to change attorneys in criminal defense matters. If the new attorney determines they need more time, they may file a motion for additional time to prepare. If you meet certain wage requirements you may be able to get free or reduced fee legal representation. There are a lot of lawyers out there so keep asking untl you find someone. Note that each criminal case is unique and the facts and evidence may increase or decrease the amount of work required for a proper defense. Whether you get anything back depends on the agreement you signed with your existing lawyer, whether there was a retainer, how it was structured and how it was to be paid. You new attorney can help answer those questions, obtain copies of whatever work has been completed by the existing lawyer, and explain any other rights you may be entitled.

Did you give him/her the full amount up front?? Well Hun.. you learned a good lesson about attorneys!!!!!!! Tell the judge the truth.. fire the attorneys @ss. Court appointed atty. probably do ya better. Your court will be postponed..ect.

Let him go. If you think you have a solid reason, file a grievance against him. You can get the papers at the court clerk s office as well. He goes through teh legalities to withdraw himself from the case, and you just hire someone else.

Perhaps you found him not doing what you thought he should be doing.... most lawyers abide by certain ethics, but I am sure there are exceptions also... Fire him at your Trial... and ask for new representation... The Judge may or may not allow it...

Under the circumstances, you would have to sue your original lawyer for paid services not rendered, and explain to the court your situation, and ask for time to hire another lawyer.

Call a legal aide office near you they will be able to at the very least give you some help in figuring this all out. Good luck.

Sounds like you are screwed if you cant get another lawyer

Report him to the Legal Review Board or Defense Lawyers Association in your state immediately. They will either get him into action or provide you with a workable alternative. I wish you good luck with that!