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What do I do when the court appointed attorney is not properly representing me? How do I get another one appointed by the court

Asked 12 months ago - Dyess, AR

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My attorney went against my wishes in the court room resulting in the Judge requiring more testing and a delay in my children being returned to me. How do I get proper representation if I can not afford a private attorney and legal aid says they can't help me because I was appointed an attorney.

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    Hillsdale Family Law Attorney
    Contributor Level 20

    Answered May 31, 2012 05:06. You are free to hire an attorney of your own choosing. Or, you can hire an attorney to sue legal aid. Better to discuss with your attorney why your attorneys legal opinion might have greater merit than your legal opinion.

    I notice you have in part posted this under "fee refund." Did you in fact pay a fee?

    We do not have a client/attorney relationship until you make an appointment, we discuss your case face to face, I... more

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