Is a defendant entitled to a choice of counsel?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Rakin v. Martel, No. 2:10-cv-0715 LKK AC P (E.D. Cal. 2013):

2. Even the right to choice of counsel is limited to those defendants who can retain counsel. Shell v. Witek, 218 F.3d 1017, 1025-26 (9th Cir. 2000) (en banc).

Other Questions


Is a defendant entitled to appointed counsel of his choice? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a defendant who is represented by appointed counsel or the public defender request to discharge the attorney and substitute counsel? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a defendant who dismisses his counsel on the eve of trial have been deprived of his right to retain counsel of his choice? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
In what circumstances will a federal court disqualify a defendant's chosen counsel for failing to disqualify the trial counsel because of a conflict of interest? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a defendant in a criminal case substitute counsel for a new counsel when there is a conflict of interest? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a defendant entitled to an ineffective assistance of counsel claim? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is an indigent alien entitled to have counsel furnished at government expense at a deportation hearing where the furnishing of counsel might have an effect upon the outcome of the hearing itself? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a criminal defendant's initial appearance before a judicial officer entitled to counsel under the Fifth Amendment? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a defendant have a right to retain counsel of his choice at trial? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the limitation of a defendant's right to counsel of choice? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.