QUESTION
What can I do on a conflict of interest in my felony charge?
Asked on Jan 28th, 2014 on Criminal Law - Oregon
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Is an Attorney representing my ex in a family court in one county able to stand up with the prosecution on a felony charge against me in another county?
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Bankruptcy Attorney serving Federal Way, WA
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Freeborn Law Offices P.S.
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Yes, if that attorney has never represented you before.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2014 at 3:47 PM
Commercial Contracts Attorney serving Boise, ID
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Peters Law, PLLC
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Yes, because the attorney does not represent you.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2014 at 3:43 PM
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Absolutely. That attorney's duty of loyalty is to his or her own client, never to an opposing party. Your own attorney in family court cannot also prosecute you on criminal charges, but your ex's attorney can represent interests against yours for as many clients (individuals or the State) as s/he wants to.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2014 at 10:35 AM
Alimony Attorney serving Klamath Falls, OR
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EveLyn Oldenkamp
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Unclear. What does "stand up" with mean? Or do you mean the attorney who represents your ex-wife in family court is representing you in a criminal court? If your ex-wife and you are not at odds on the charge for which he represents her or the charge for which he represents you, then no conflict. If s/he represents your ex-wife in a divorce from you, then yes, conflict.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2014 at 10:22 AM