Another memo gave the name of the court-appointed attorney.
He said he had tried for four months to get his court-appointed attorney to obtain one.
Bird's request to represent himself was denied, and a court-appointed attorney represented him.
For criminal cases, the government provides a court-appointed attorney for anyone who can't afford one.
Throughout this case he was defended by a court-appointed attorney because nearly all of his assets had been seized.
I had a court-appointed attorney, who advised me to plead guilty.
Dornan would be provided with a court-appointed attorney and a court psychologist.
Only upon return did Montejo first finally meet his court-appointed attorney.
Although the courts often try to find court-appointed attorneys to represent those who don't have them, there is no guarantee.
A criminal defendant cannot simply fire a court-appointed attorney.