Q: can we change a pool attorney public defender.?
we have a pool attorney who has not returned our call at all in weeks. never talked to him once and court is april 18th
A: You can change attorneys and hire private counsel.
A: To change within the pool very hard to do, but you can always hire a public defender and fire your pool lawyer.
A: You can certainly consult with a private attorney, but getting a new pool attorney is very difficult.
A: If you go with public defenders office you are stuck with whoever the OPD assigns. Just borrow funds if important and hire a private attorney responsible only to client
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