Is it normal for a lawyer to have his client scheduled to meet with the DA while the lawyer is also present? See below details:

I would be very concerned about this. The client should be fully informed by his attorney long before any meeting is even arranged and he should...

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Why would a defendant's defense investigator meet with family member to try to make deals on behalf of the prosecutor?

It sounds like there was an offer on the case which the investigator has discussed with family members, likely in hopes that the family members...

How do you find out the qualifications and experience of an attorney?

You also could check the state bar website to see how long they have been practicing and if they have a disciplinary record. You can ask the...

What are ways to get a lawyers background?

If you have a Lexis or Westlaw account you can search for cases for the name of the lawyer with the term "ineffective assistance of counsel." ...

Was i misrepresented in refusal breth test from my attorny

Sorry, but your question is a bit hard to follow. Are you saying that, after you hired the lawyer for less than what he originally quoted, you...

Why is it not proper for a lawyer to use the threat of withdrawal from a case to induce a client to accept a settlement?

In my mind, it would depend entirely on what kind of case it is. I can't speak in regards to the civil arena, but in a criminal case it would be...

Isn't there a pro se on line instruction manual, a person told me about it but I cant find it!

I agree if you can get a lawyer (appointed or retained) you are much better off then going it alone. Having said that, you may be in a situation...

When filing a motion based on ineffective assistance of counsel is it wise to state case law supporting the claim or not?

On a federal claim of ineffective assistance of counsel you would not cite state law unless you needed to show why the state court's decision is...

Can my son appeal his sentence based on incompetent representation from his court appointed attorney?

If it is true that your son's lawyer did not investigate the case, then there very well may be a decent argument that the advice given to take the...

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

I agree with the previous answers and would add that in some jurisdictions (don't know about PA), you can litigate ineffective assistance of...