Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Ohio
can you file a lawsuite against a public affender for poor repentation
Asked on 6/26/12, 7:18 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Sauter
Cloppert, Latanick, Sauter & Washburn
No. If you are dissatisfied with your representation, and you have been convicted, the proper procedure is to file a "Strickland" appeal, alleging ineffective assistance of counsel. If you have not yet been convicted, you can hire a new attorney, if you have the money.
Answered on 6/26/12, 7:26 am