How do i get another public defender,when i feel i am not getting my due diligence

If you are asking about a friend, you cannot do anything, it is up to your friend. You are not entitled to any information about your friend's...

When does the client/attorney privacy come into effect? After you retain them? Or right when you start talking to them?

Anything you tell a lawyer is confidential as soon as you begin speaking to her about potentially becoming your lawyer, regardless of whether you...

What should I do?

Your lawyer should help you. If he doesn't know the situation, update him on the correspondence you have received.

The lawyer took a cash advance $5000.00 and no receipt given nor nothing written out - is that ethical or legal ?

You should have some kind of fee agreement.

An attorney that recently represented my ex-husb, was assigned to Pro Tempore another case in same courtroom. Is that ethical?

Yes, the courtroom in which the case is being handled is irrelevant. The lawyer won't be provided more privileges due to this status.

Can case be dismissed?

We don't have enough information to answer your question. As my colleague stated, your brother needs to talk to a lawyer right away. If he cannot...

Where can I report a domestic relations employee who is biased and unethical?

To her boss.

Does my attorney have to provide me with my records if asked?

If he still has them (there are requirements as to how long a lawyer must keep your file, and 10 years ago is long enough that he might not have...

Lawyer fee agreement isn't signed

It certainly will be an issue to address during the dispute hearing.

I would suggest, if you can, that you retain your own attorney to help you deal with the one who is bothering you. Even just an hour of advice...