Q: Can I get another attorney from same law firm if first attorney has not doing what we've asked?
The court appointed attorney but he never returned calls or emails so we hired a law firm for my son and the attorney they appointed to him has not filed for a bond reduction that we had asked him to do 4 months ago. He just says he dont think they will lower bond. We are from out of state. My son has Never been in any kind of trouble what so ever. He graduated a month before his arrest hes always worked, Been in sports sinces 2nd grade. A good kid. Ive asked attorney if i should send character letters and medical records. I've had to learn the system, My son calls but never gets to talk to attorney. He has been in jail for 11 months now but we feel like we are not getting our money's worth, $25,000. I have to tell my son what is going on with his own case cause he has Never received any paper work only now that ive asked paralegal to send copies of minute entries. My son does not even know he has rights. My question is can we ask for another lawyer in same firm.
A: The lawyer works for you. If you are not happy with your lawyer you need to communicate that to them and give them a chance to make things right. If nothing changes, You can ask the managing partner of the firm to give you a new lawyer. If they will not or you are not satisfied with their answer, you can fire the firm and hire a new lawyer. They would have to refund any unearned fees.
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