Q: During a plenary order of protection hearing my attorney failed to present the evidence and witnesses
My attorney obtained subpoenas for the sheriff’s and got a statement that supported my innocence. There was also video to support. However on the day of the hearing she went into another room with opposing counsel and came out telling me there was a warrant for me violating the order of protection, however the opposing counsel agreed to drop the order and give me visitation but I cannot say anything. Upon going in front of the judge I was taken into custody and my attorney never introduced my witnesses or evidence. I also never signed anything saying I waived my rights to testify or have my witnesses testify. She never gave the court anything to prove my innocence although everyone was there waiting to be heard. She after that date emailed me urging me not to mention her agreement with opposing counsel although she never gave details of this agreement as she called it. She then refused to represent me in the violation, and as a result of her actions I have been refused parenting time
A: Hello. I'm sorry to hear that all of that happened to you. Unfortunately, you did not actually include a question to answer. Try re-writing the question.
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