Public Defender Reassignment Process

Summary

If a public defender is fired, clients may have their cases reviewed and reassigned to a new attorney. Clients should contact the Defender Association of Philadelphia to request a new public defender and may need to file a motion in court for reassignment.

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There was some public defender lawyer fired in Philadelphia pa
Hello ****, I can provide some general information. Are you inquiring about the implications for clients who were represented by the fired public defender, or do you need information on how to get a new public defender?
Implications for clients who were represented fire public defender
Hello ****, I can provide some general information on the implications for clients who were represented by a fired public defender:
- **Case Status:** The court may review the status of cases handled by the fired public defender.
- **Reassignment:** Clients will likely be reassigned a new public defender.
- **Case Review:** Clients might request a review of their case for any potential errors or misconduct.
Would you like information on how to proceed with getting a new public defender in Philadelphia, PA?
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Hello ****, here is how you can proceed with getting a new public defender in Philadelphia, PA:
- **Contact the Defender Association of Philadelphia** to request a new public defender.
- **File a motion in court** to have a new public defender assigned to your case.
Would you like more specific information on this process?