Weedsport, NY asked in Family Law, Domestic Violence and Legal Malpractice for New York

Q: Why would I use an attorney provided by this judge ?

I'm not comfortable using an attorney in Herkimer county especially one provided by this judge! Especially if my brothers mother in law who could have possibly plaid a hand in his decision to put me and my family on the street in the middle of winter when I was the assaulted party ?

2 Lawyer Answers
Lawrence Allen Weinreich
Lawrence Allen Weinreich
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  • Garden City, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: The appointed lawyer is an independent attorney who is on a panel with no connection to the judge. Of course, you are always free to hire your own lawyer if you have the means to do so.

Daniel Michael Luisi agrees with this answer

Howard E. Knispel
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Howard E. Knispel
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Commack, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: You can use any Attorney you choose as long as you pay gor him/her. However if you are asking gor a court appointed attorney then you get who is on the Judge's list.

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