Can I file a motion to continue to find legal counsel?

Hi Stefani, Generally, yes. Depending on your county and your judge, if you show up at the hearing on Monday even without having filed a Motion for Continuance, the judge may just give you a continuance regardless. Obviously, if you can, it would be best to file a formal Motion for Continuance and in that Motion you would state that the purpose is to have time to retain an attorney. Please note though, that for many judges they will give you once continuance to find a lawyer, but if you haven't found one by the next hearing, they may not give you another for that purpose, so I would recommend you try to find one quickly. Best, James Ringel