QUESTION
Can an attorney represent both sides of a case?
Asked on Feb 08th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Texas
More details to this question:
I have a friend whose children were taken by child protective services because of a sexual abuse allegation on her fiance by her oldest child. She has found an attorney that says he will help her get her children back and represent the fiance on his charges. Is this a conflict of interest? Can he ethically help both of them when to help one, may hurt the other's case?
3 ANSWERS
Drug Charges Attorney serving Houston, TX
at
Cynthia Henley
Update Your Profile
Definitely NOT a good idea to have the same attorney represent both of them. He needs a criminal lawyer who has extensive experience in those types of cases. She will need a different lawyer who may advise her to not be supportive of him.
Answered on Mar 05th, 2012 at 1:57 PM
Assault Attorney serving Richardson, TX
2 Awards
There appears to be a conflict of interest that may cause him to choose to represent one or the other. He may be unable to represent either if he has received information that is harmful to either.
Answered on Feb 22nd, 2012 at 10:31 AM
3 Awards
Sounds like a conflict to me. However, there are many greedy attorneys out there who want to money and will do things like that.
Answered on Feb 15th, 2012 at 11:59 AM