What recourse does a defendent have if his public defender has repeatedly not been prepared for court.

Unfortunately, you're options are limited to hiring a paid lawyer which apparently you can not afford to do, writing the attorney and sending the...

Cort order hair test its 5 panel or 10?

In my experience, a hair folllicle test is "10 panel" (tests for a wider array of illegal or controlled substances), and goes back Bout three...

Is a notice of withdrawal of attorney required to be filed in a completed case?

I agree with Mr. Bryans answer and defer to his knowledge of specific applications of this principle in Colorado, but, generally speaking, when a...

Is this legal misconduct?

Write a letter and/or request a FTF meeting requesting/demanding that the firm provide you with a letter or memorandum addressing whether based on...

THE COURT PAPERS STATE THE ( THE FATHER SHALL HAVE THE CHILD ON FATHERS DAY FROM 9AM TO 6PM )

I agree with M. Campbell. Visitation is a right, not something which is compelled. Showing up late in this instance, if it is infrequent, does...

Can a Defendant and Petitioner use the same Volunteer Legal Service Corporation to seek legal advice for the same case?

Interesting question, but I don't think so. The VLSC is not an attorney appearing for either party but has (according to your question) only...

Can I fire my attorney after I signed final stipulated judgement. He did not forward it while motion filed says judge will sign?

Your questions sound related to a similar situation asked yesterday in San Bernadino. http://bit.ly/17QzyP7 Perhaps Legal Aid can help you...

Mr. Erickson has a lot of useful suggestions and is closer to the ground in TX with the state and local Bar disciplinary...

Is my lawyers lie in court which led to my incarceration grounds for ineffective assistance of counsel?

Yes, it sounds like ineffective assistance of counsel and worse, a violation of the rules of ethics which are similar in most states (being based...

Is my attorney wrong to not sign/forward my signed stipulated judgement because I made minor comments (initialed) ?

I agree with Mr. Weitz on the general point that you may not unilaterally alter a judgment. Additionally, it is customary to pay lump sum...