Can I fire my present criminal defense attorney?

Yes. You always have the right to terminate the attorney-client relationship, especially if you cannot resolve your differences or feel that your present attorney is not representing you properly. Keep in mind that switching attorneys during your case may create problems, depending on how far your case has progressed. It is critical that you address any differences with your current lawyer as soon as they come up, so that these problems will not interfere with a successful defense of your case. If your case has been set for trial, it could be extremely difficult to obtain new counsel.

If you currently have a criminal defense attorney that is not aggressively defending you, please contact the Westbrook Law Firm, PLLC, at (281) 888-5581. We can file the necessary Motion for Substitution and begin developing an excellent defense strategy for your case.