Q: I have a probation violation court date in 2 days and the lawyer I was initially going to hire is terrible.
She is trying to charge my father $7,500 for a retainer and hasn’t even spoken to me about my case yet. I need to know what my options are.
A: Probation violations are serious matters as you face the sentencing on the original law violation. You should have a plan before walking into court. You should seek counsel that is willing to give you the time to discuss the situation and the reason for the violation.
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You can always fire your attorney if you are not satisfied with their representation and then hire someone else.
It’s possible they aren’t prepared to work on the case (talk to you) until they are paid. Some attorneys are more willing to discuss a plan for your case before they are hired and some refuse to provide that information until they receive money.
Long story short, get another attorney to represent you. As the other answer states, probation violates are just as serious as the original charge you were convicted of.
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