The attorney is only entitled to a fair amount for the work he did.

It may be time to hire a new law firm. You may, then, want to sue the prior attorney and or law firm.

It may not be a lie. The prosecutor can determine what deals to offer. You may have a lawsuit against the abuser.

Once an attorney files anything or appears in a case the attorney must handle the case until a substitution is signed and filed or the judge grants...

If you are subpoenaed to appear and do not appear you can be arrested and prosecuted.

Explain to the attorney why time is an issue. Otherwise, hire a new attorney.

Contact them, explain the problem, ask for a payment plan and for them to waive any penalties.

File the proper form that shows the money is not your. Be careful in the explanation that the correct facts that fit the requirements to show...

They are likely in violation of law for which they can be severely sanctioned.

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