Finding Pro Bono Attorney

To find a pro bono attorney for a criminal drug offense in Iowa, you can contact the Iowa State Bar Association's pro bono programs. They can connect you with volunteer attorneys who provide free legal assistance.
For more assistance, visit the Iowa Legal Aid website or call their Legal Hotline at (*) *-*.

Your rights when a court-appointed attorney files a motion to withdraw as your counsel in Minnesota include:
- The court must review and approve the attorney's request.
- You have the right to be informed of the reasons for the withdrawal.
- If approved, the court will appoint a new attorney to represent you.
Is there a specific reason your attorney is stepping down? This information might help in providing more detailed guidance.

It sounds like your court-appointed attorney is stepping down due to a conflict of interest. Generally, in Minnesota:
- The court must approve the attorney's withdrawal.
- You should be informed of the reasons.
- A new attorney will be appointed to you.
Do you have any specific concerns about this change?

I understand your concern about the timing of your attorney's withdrawal. Here are some important steps to consider:
- **Express Urgency**: Inform the court about the urgency of your situation, highlighting the pre-trial date.
- **Request Continuance**: Ask the court for a continuance to allow your new attorney adequate preparation time.
- **Contact the Court**: Follow up with the court to ensure a new attorney is promptly appointed.
Do you need assistance with how to request a continuance?

To request a continuance for your pretrial in Minnesota, you can:
- **File a Motion**: Submit a written request to the court explaining the need for more preparation time due to the change in attorneys.
- **Contact the Court Clerk**: Ask for the specific procedure to file a continuance.
- **Attend a Hearing**: Be prepared to explain your reasons to the judge.
Would you like guidance on drafting the motion?

To draft a motion for a continuance in Minnesota, you can follow these steps:
*. **Title and Caption**: Include the court name, case number, and parties involved.
*. **Introduction**: State your request for a continuance.
*. **Reasoning**: Explain the need for more time due to the change in attorneys.
*. **Conclusion**: Request the court to grant the continuance.
Would you like a sample template?

Certainly! Here’s a sample template for a motion for continuance in Minnesota:
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**[Your Name]**
**[Your Address]**
**[City, State, ZIP Code]**
**[Phone Number]**
**[Email Address]**
**[Date]**
**[Court Name]**
**[Court Address]**
**[City, State, ZIP Code]**
**Re: [Your Name] v. [Opposing Party’s Name]**
**Case Number: [Your Case Number]**
**Motion for Continuance**
**Introduction:**
I, [Your Name], respectfully request a continuance of the pretrial hearing currently scheduled for [pretrial date].
**Reasoning:**
Due to my court-appointed attorney filing a motion to withdraw from representing me on the grounds of a conflict of interest, I require additional time to allow my newly appointed attorney to adequately prepare for my case.
**Conclusion:**
I respectfully request that the court grant my motion for a continuance and reschedule the pretrial hearing to a later date to ensure fair representation.
Thank you for your consideration.
**Sincerely,**
**[Your Name]**
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Would you like any further assistance on this?