Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

public defenders

How do you obtain a new public defender,when the one you have basically is working for the prosecutor?


Asked on 4/19/04, 12:40 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jeffrey A. Lustick, Esq The Lustick Law Firm

Re: public defenders

You can tell your public defender that you feel you cannot work with or trust them and the office could possibly re-appoint someone else to assist you. But public defenders are essentially court appointed, so if the office refuses to replace your present attorney, you may have to appear in court and explain what the problem is.

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Answered on 4/19/04, 11:32 am


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