Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for California

Q: My lawyer has given little effort does not makes things understandable. I have no idea what’s going on

He doesn’t respond to calls or emails. Doesn’t explain anything. Didn’t try at all. Works for prosecutors and always wants to represent me without me there and is making me take a deal I don’t want saying it’s the best deal. I am lost and have heard from lawyers in his office that he is just trying to “get it over with”. My question is if my lawyer isn’t doing anything for me but trying to force a conviction and I know that I was not willingly or knowingly committing the crimes I’m being charged with what do I do? I have 4 days to file an appeal. And it’s been months and I truly have no idea what evidence is being used why I’m being solely blamed. Lastly whether or not the deal is actually a deal and not just a form of progression in his career.

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Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: much more info is needed.

is this a private lawyer or court appointed?

if Public Defender, you could have asked for a new lawyer.

are you appealing because you pled?

i would always try to appear on behalf of my client to save them the inconvenience of coming to court and waiting around all day...for appearance after appearance.

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