How have courts dealt with a motion for a new appointed counsel to replace the appointed public defender?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Gardner, A140627 (Cal. App. 2015):

On February 4, 2013, appellant moved for new appointed counsel to replace his appointed public defender (People v. Marsden (1970) 2 Cal.3d 118 (Marsden)). Appellant complained that he and his attorney were having problems communicating and

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his attorney was prioritizing other cases over his.1 After hearing from the attorney, the court denied the motion.

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