M. Elizabeth Varela

She is absolutely the worst public defender. Does not stay in contact or explain legal strategy with client. ( I doubt she has one ) she refuses to file motions that are requested for example a bail review. We had to contact someone else in the office and had them schedule a bail review. Even the ot...her public defenders said they were sorry we had her for an attorney. When the court date arrived she didn't even know her client had a bail hearing. This case has been open for over a month and the evidentiary hearing is in one week; she has yet to speak to witnesses and has only spoken with her client 3 times. If you get her I would suggest requesting a new attorney. I would not give her one star but it is mandatory. Hope this helps.