Is it illegal for an attorney to step down from being my attorney without going up under a judge for a hearing? Is it illegal and what are some penalties?
They need your consent or the Courts permission. Those are the two ways out.
If the attorney filed an action in court, then he would need a court order allowing him/her to withdraw from further representation of you in the case. If no case has been filed, then yes., he can withdraw
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