Howcan Ifind competent out-of-state counsel to handle an old DUI warrant?
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Howcan Ifind competent out-of-state counsel to handle an old DUI warrant?
In 1994, I had a DUI in TN while in the service. My lawyer told me that he would represent me at the final hearing because I would be out of army by then. Later I found out that there was a warrant out for my arrest. I contacted the lawyer. He said that he never said I didn’t have to show for the last hearing. Healso said that I needed to give more money. So I started mailing him money until he received enough to finish my case. Later I came to find out that he’s been disbarred. So I got another lawyer in TN and sent him money. Guess what, I’m getting the same run-a-round. He doesn’t return calls or tells me to call back later. I’ve been waiting since for 4 months and am out $1,000. What are my options?
Asked on December 16, 2010 under Criminal Law, Ohio
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Where have you been getting these attorneys from? Generally your local bar association - the one in the county that your matter is pending - should have a referral program to set you up with attorneys that should be upstanding in the community. Try there first. Ask for references. Once contact has been established and things are rolling, contact the local grievance committee and file a complaint against the attorney who is not returning your call and see if you can file anything against the disbarred attorney, although I doubt it. You may have to sue both attorneys for the money back. In the meantime, discharge the last attorney via letter and ask for an accounting of the retainer you sent. Good luck.
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