There can also be positive “stigma” associated with self representation. It may not all be negative.

Write a letter to the public defender asking to be contacted. Put it in writing. If that does not work contact the supervisors at the public...

You are entitled to a refund. If a demand or bar association complaint do not get results you can sue the attorney.

Talking to the victim is not improper. Not talking to the client until the day of trial may be improper. Legal malpractice means that the lawyer...

Yes this need to be taken up in the Courts. There is not likely a bar association complaint issue.

A property damage civil litigation attorney is what is needed. The issue is that there may not be enough money involved to allow a contingent fee. ...

The State Bar Association may be able to assist.

It depends on the fee agreement, either oral or in writing. If there was no written agreement and the fee was for actions that did not take place...

Yes. But there are potential ethical concerns

This does not sound proper for the attorney. If you signed a fee agreement, as should have occurred before the work was started, that would...