Asked 2/20/2016 – Cameron, TX

A friend of mine was approached by a lawyer after He was formally arraigned which was done without first being advised by counsel. So this lawyer interjected himself into my friends path in which he was taking to leave the court room. Just on the other side of the doors he stopped him with a outstretched hand and an “have you found representation yet?” Ultimately he decided to hire him for a criminal drug case but the lawyer does family and probate law mostly and a third in misc. cases. He has already paid a portion out to the lawyer almost 3 grand of the 8 asked for. With the agreement of a non set payment plan. There are several key exhibits that need to be entered into record or asked to provide from the prosecutors. Some of these mandates and time stipulations not to mention proper introduction of evidence by defense I learned from sites like this one and reference law books. What should my friend do about his lawyer unwillingness to proceed with the court actions?

Answer

If your friend does not like the lawyer he has, get another lawyer. It is impossible for me or any other attorney to evaluate what should or should not be done on a particular case via 4,000 characters over the internet. I do know, however, if a client does not have trust in his/her attorney, they will regret and second guess any outcome on their case, short of a dismissal. Go talk to someone else