DUI lawyer change for court hearing

You can go with the public defender but you'd have to show that you cannot afford a private attorney. Can't tell whether its a good move or not because I don't know much about your case. Feel free to call me for a free consultation. Elliot Zarabi www.zarabilaw.com 213-612-7720

Your retainer agreement should spell out what happens if you want to fire your attorney and what your obligations are to them... and the other way around. Yes, you can fire your attorney and request a public defender, but you have to financially qualify and the judge has to appoint them to your case. Start with a conversation with our attorney. A certified letter may get their attention.

You can always fire your attorney . Whether you qualify for a public defender is up to the judge. I have no idea what your current attorney has done with your matter so it is difficult to state what , if any, refund you will get.