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Public Defender Ethics Concerns
Summary
Public defenders in Washington must provide competent representation. If they fail, it may violate the Washington State Rules of Professional Conduct and the Sixth Amendment. You can address concerns by speaking to your attorney, requesting a new one, or addressing the judge. Consider filing a complaint with the Washington State Bar Association if necessary.Full Conversation
What law does that violate?
In Washington, if a public defender fails to provide competent representation, it may violate:
- Washington State Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC): Specifically, RPC *.* requires attorneys to provide competent representation.
- Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution: It guarantees the right to effective assistance of counsel.
Would you like to know how to file a complaint?
- Washington State Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC): Specifically, RPC *.* requires attorneys to provide competent representation.
- Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution: It guarantees the right to effective assistance of counsel.
Would you like to know how to file a complaint?
Can I address the judge at my next court date
Yes, you can address the judge at your next court date. However, it's important to communicate through your attorney first. If you're unhappy with your public defender, you may ask the judge for a new one. It's also wise to consult with a legal advisor on how best to approach this. Would you like information on how to request a new attorney?
What should I exactly say to my attorney first
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When speaking to your attorney, it's best to be clear and concise about your concerns. You might say something like:
"I am concerned about the adequacy of my defense. I feel that my legal representation has not been effective. Can we discuss strategies for my defense, or should I consider requesting a new attorney?"
If you need help on how to request a new attorney, feel free to ask!
When speaking to your attorney, it's best to be clear and concise about your concerns. You might say something like:
"I am concerned about the adequacy of my defense. I feel that my legal representation has not been effective. Can we discuss strategies for my defense, or should I consider requesting a new attorney?"
If you need help on how to request a new attorney, feel free to ask!
If I decide to speak out to my Judge at my next court date, what exactly should I say in addressing him about this matter?
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When addressing the judge, consider saying something like:
"Your Honor, I have concerns about my legal representation. I feel my public defender has not adequately defended me. I request the court's assistance in reviewing my representation or appointing a new attorney."
Make sure to communicate your concerns clearly and respectfully.
When addressing the judge, consider saying something like:
"Your Honor, I have concerns about my legal representation. I feel my public defender has not adequately defended me. I request the court's assistance in reviewing my representation or appointing a new attorney."
Make sure to communicate your concerns clearly and respectfully.
Write a statement for me to say to my judge at my next hearing, and then I
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Here's a suggested statement for addressing the judge:
"Your Honor, I respectfully wish to express my concerns regarding my current legal representation. I believe that my public defender has not been providing an adequate defense, and I am seeking the court’s assistance in reviewing my representation or appointing a new attorney."
Feel free to adjust the statement to fit your specific situation.
Here's a suggested statement for addressing the judge:
"Your Honor, I respectfully wish to express my concerns regarding my current legal representation. I believe that my public defender has not been providing an adequate defense, and I am seeking the court’s assistance in reviewing my representation or appointing a new attorney."
Feel free to adjust the statement to fit your specific situation.
Please write up a statement to address a judge, putting in specifically something in regards to my attorney saying to me he’s only there to make sure my civil rights aren’t violated that he is not here to defend me or come up with a defense strategy
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Here's a suggested statement for addressing the judge:
"Your Honor, I wish to bring to your attention a matter concerning my legal representation. My attorney has informed me that he is only here to ensure my civil rights are not violated, not to defend me or develop a defense strategy. I am seeking the court's assistance in reviewing my representation or appointing a new attorney."
Feel free to modify this statement as needed to fit your specific situation.
Here's a suggested statement for addressing the judge:
"Your Honor, I wish to bring to your attention a matter concerning my legal representation. My attorney has informed me that he is only here to ensure my civil rights are not violated, not to defend me or develop a defense strategy. I am seeking the court's assistance in reviewing my representation or appointing a new attorney."
Feel free to modify this statement as needed to fit your specific situation.
Write a statement in regards to the same topic for me to say to my attorney for recusing himself
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Here's a suggested statement for addressing your attorney:
"Given the recent discussions about your role in ensuring my civil rights without a defense strategy, I believe it would be best if you recuse yourself from my case. I feel my representation needs to be more defense-oriented. Can we discuss this further?"
Here's a suggested statement for addressing your attorney:
"Given the recent discussions about your role in ensuring my civil rights without a defense strategy, I believe it would be best if you recuse yourself from my case. I feel my representation needs to be more defense-oriented. Can we discuss this further?"
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