While signing his name with permission may not have been a problem, the rest is concerning. You need to find a way to hire a new attorney. Then...

You are right to be wary. While it may be allowed on proper disclosures, one should be very cautious.

See if the Bar Association has a fee dispute program. Or file a small claims case.

Consult with an experienced criminal attorney. Use the Avvo search tool to find an attorney.

Yes. Consult with experienced legal malpractice attorneys.

Yes. You can request. Discuss this with the public defender on how to get the additional time. Consult with a new criminal attorney who may be...

Where there is no audio recording, video recording or Court reportée there is no transcript. The Clerk may keep track of evidence admitted and...

Probably not. Unless they chose you due to, for example race, what you describe would not be a good case. But, Consult with an experienced attorney.

It is not legal as described. Consult with an experienced attorney. Use the Avvo search tool to find an attorney.

You may have to sue, either yourself, or by hiring an attorney.