QUESTION
can 2 different lawyers in same office represent me after the first lawyer removed self from case to become a judge . they still talk bout my case
Asked on Mar 30th, 2014 on Criminal Law - Iowa
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my first public defender removed herself from my case the day before she became a judge. she passed my case on to an assistant public defender in same office. they are friends and still talk about my case with each other. could this be considered "conflict of interest?"
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The issue of conflict is an issue for the attorney to determine. However, in this case, it would appear not to be a conflict unless the judge hears your case.
Answered on Apr 01st, 2014 at 3:17 PM