what happens when i can no longer afford my attorney

It is unfortunate, but reality, if you cannot afford your attorney, that attorney is not your slave, he/she can withdraw from the case. Now, the attorney will need to file a motion with the court to withdraw, but that amounts to a formality. 1 found this answer helpful

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Can an attorney withdraw from a case without getting paid?

Jul 08, 2012 · Your attorney will be able to withdraw if he is not being paid... usually a judge will not order him to stay on without getting paid .. you would have to have a great reason to force him to continue.. lack of funds is not enough. You can act pro see or you can hire another attorney if you can afford one.

Can a lawyer be forced to work for free?

Feb 04, 2015 · So, that is your starting point. You have to qualify for Legal Aid services based on income, and then there is a question of whether legal aid can assist. Again, call legal aid. As for the rest: (1) yes, you can change attorneys mid-stream. It is unfortunate, but reality, if you cannot afford your attorney, that attorney is not your slave, he/she can withdraw from the case. Now, …

Can my attorney just abandon me?

Answer (1 of 7): It’s a little strange, few plaintiff’s lawyers want to take a lawsuit where the defendant doesn’t have the resources (or insurance) to pay a judgment. The plaintiffs counsel won’t get paid on contingency, if they get a judgment …

Can a judge order a lawyer to stop working on a case?

Feb 03, 2012 · I can no longer afford my lawyer for custody and divorce proceedings, what do I do? I'm unemployed and have a 2 1/2 year old daughter and can't afford my attorney any more (at all, have no assets), and my ex refuses to come to an agreement regarding custody, etc.

Cory R Wall

The attorneys at legal aid are quite competent and do a good job for their clients. However, you don't get to pick who is assigned to your case. I would recommend that you contact them to see if you can get in and get representation. Depending on the circumstances, you may have to get on their waiting list.

Craig Lee Pankratz

Here is a link to the Utah State Bar's referral program for reduced fees. Contact the bar to see if you qualify, and it will refer you to an attorney.#N#https://www.utahbar.org/modest-means-lawyer-referral-program/...

Brian Elliott Arnold

Legal aid attorneys can help. You can also call the Utah State Bar as they have a program for people that cannot afford an attorney for reduced fees attorneys in your area.

Matthew Scott Berkus

Most of your questions can be answered by calling legal aid. So, that is your starting point. You have to qualify for Legal Aid services based on income, and then there is a question of whether legal aid can assist. Again, call legal aid. As for the rest: (1) yes, you can change attorneys mid-stream.

Tzvi Yehuda Hagler

You should speak to your attorney about making some sort of payment arrangement. Additionally, you. should have an attorney move the Court for pendente lite counsel fees in the divorce action. You can always represent yourself, however, you will not be required to do same.

Howard J Pobiner

Make an application for counsel fees in the court in which your proceeding is pending. The 2010 law changed so that the more needy spouse is supposed to get some help with paying counsel fees.

Howard A. Schwartz

Ask you present lawyer if it might be possible to have your ex pay your legal fees through a court order. If not, then reach out to the bar association in the county where the matter is pending to see if there is an organization that will represent you pro-bono or if there are attorneys who may take the case at a reduced rate.

Robert West

Public defenders are for criminal cases. There may be a community based organization that can help in your town. You should tell your lawyer right away before you run up a bill you cannot afford to pay.#N#Robert West

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