Under some circumstances, yes. The client should make a written request to the State Public Defender local office that appointed the attorney. The State Public Defender will appoint a second attorney after the court has given permission to the first attorney to withdraw from providing representation in the case. Additional attorneys are appointed only if the court finds that there is a good reason to allow the second attorney to withdraw.

If your child is referred to court, a court appointed attorney will automatically be assigned. You will receive notice in the mail stating who has been appointed to your child's case. See similar questions...

the parent of a child involved in a delinquent act, you are not eligible for a court appointed attorney. You may, however, obtain an attorney to represent your interests if you think it is necessary. top See similar questions...

A. You will need to contact an attorney for the proper documents to be drafted. Please refer to the list of Estate Planning Attorneys. See similar questions...

You must demonstrate to the court that you cannot afford to hire a lawyer. If you are on bond, the Judge will likely assume you are financially capable of hiring an attorney. If you are voluntarily unemployed the Judge will likely not be sympathetic to your situation. Be prepared to bring documented proof that although you are working full time you are not able to meet expenses. Those who are in custody (not on bond) are the most likely to receive a court appointed attorney. See similar questions...

Most often, disagreements can be resolved successfully simply by speaking with the appointed attorney. However, if communicating directly with the attorney is not successful, the client may speak to the supervisor of the State Public Defender office that appointed the attorney. Often, the supervisor can resolve the issue ina satisfactory manner by speaking to the appointed attorney. See similar questions...

A request for a new appointed attorney is rarely granted. The defendant's rights are limited to the appointment of an attorney and not to the attorney of their choice. The defendant does have the choice to hire a private attorney if he or she chooses to. See similar questions...

If you agree in any way to allow your count appointed attorney to withdraw without objecting, the court has no obligation to appoint another attorney to replace him. You will be very unlikely to effectively represent yourself without an attorney. We recommend that you always object to an attorney's request to withdraw UNLESS the court will appoint another to replace him. See similar questions...

Yes. If you can afford to hire an attorney, you are not indigent and should not be represented by an Assistant Public Defender. However, if you were indigent when you were appointed an attorney, and circumstances have changed (such as friends or family contributing money to assist you), you may hire your own attorney to replace your Assistant Public Defender. This depends on your individual circumstances. See similar questions...

Phone First Defense at 1-800-LAW-REP-4 (1-800-529-7374). This is a 24 hours a day, seven days a week hotline where lawyers are available to answer your questions. The service is free. See similar questions...

Applicants will be able to indicate which Regions they are interested in as a work location. There is only one Communications Centre per Region. Communications Centres are located in Cairns (Far Northern Region), Townsville (Northern Region), Rockhampton (Central Region), Toowoomba (Southwest Region), Maroochydore (North Coast Region), Southport (South Eastern Region) and Spring Hill (Brisbane Region). Offers of employment will be made based on vacancies. See similar questions...

To negotiate effectively, the defense attorney needs the opportunity to investigate both the facts of the case and the possible types of settlement. The initial plea of not guilty can be changed at any time before trial. However, if the client pleads guilty without any agreement, he or she often loses any opportunity to have the charge or charges reduced or dismissed, as well as losing the chance to negotiate a sentencing recommendation with the prosecutor. See similar questions...

The attorney's fees are what a lawyer is paid for his time; litigation expenses are those out of pocket expenses that are necessary to bring the case to a successful conclusion. Litigation expenses may include obtaining copies of medical records, expert witness consultations, costs of hiring investigators, deposition costs, copies of photographs and other trial exhibits, etc. See similar questions...

A durable power of attorney which continues to be effective even if the person who signed it (called the principal) becomes incapacitated. A non-durable power of attorney is revoked upon the principal's incapacity. All powers of attorney are revoked upon the principal's death. A springing power of attorney becomes effective upon the occurrence of some even on a date after it is signed. A typical trigger for a springing power of attorney becoming effective is the incapacity of the principal. See similar questions...

When an employer's first aid needs assessment identifies that a first aider is not necessary, the minimum requirement is to appoint a person to: See similar questions...

A U.S. bankruptcy judge is a judicial officer of the U.S. district court who is appointed by the majority of judges of the U.S. court of appeals to exercise jurisdiction over bankruptcy matters. The number of bankruptcy judges is determined by Congress. The Judicial Conference of the United States is required to submit recommendations from time to time regarding the number of bankruptcy judges needed. Bankruptcy judges are appointed for 14-year terms. See similar questions...

The Chief Justice has sole authority to make committee appointments. The Director of the Administrative Office and the assistant director, Judicial Conference Executive Secretariat collate the expressed interests of judicial officers and their recommendations of others who may be considered for appointments, and the Director forwards the suggestions to the Chief Justice. Committee chairpersons may appoint subcommittees composed of members of the committee. See similar questions...