Q: How do I get a lawyer removed from my case if they’re retired and no longer practicing law but never withdrew?
The lawyer is no longer answering his phone or responding from emails. His information doesn’t show up on the Texas state bar website either so I have no way to reach him. This is the last thing I need to finish my divorce everything has been signed and filed but I can’t get it in front of a judge until the lawyer withdraws. Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
A:
I am sorry you're going through this. I would suggest that you print off all information that you have showing how you've tried to reach rhe attorney (i.e. screenshot of blank State Bar website page, screenshot of attorney's non-active webpage, etc., documented proof that you have that the attorney retired, etc.). Then, contact the Coordinator and see if they will set a Motion to Enter hearing. Then, before presenting your signed divorce decree, see if you can present to the Judge all your evidence that this attorney is no longer practicing. Depending on the county, the Judge MAY know the attorney. If that works, the Judge may sign the decree.
If not, the only other option I can think of is to speak with another attorney and see if they will file a Substitution of Representation for the sole purpose of getting the other attorney removed and getting the decree signed.
I hope this information helps. Good luck to you.
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