If I have a public defender not working in my best interest, how do I go about getting reassigned a new public defender?
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If I have a public defender not working in my best interest, how do I go about getting reassigned a new public defender?
Asked on January 10, 2012 under Criminal Law, Indiana
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you have issues with the assigned deputy public defender who is representing you in your criminal matter, I would simply ask him or her that due to personality conflicts between the two of you that you request another deputy public defender represent you in the matter that you have pending in court.
If the assigned deputy public defender refuses to accomodate your request, I would then speak to his or her supervisor about the requested change in legal counsel for you.
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