Help removing a suspended attorney

[Carissaprice]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

 

[Carissaprice]

I'll make this short and sweet.

I hired an attorney in 2010 to divorce me. In the last 5 years he has strung me along. Not returning phone calls or emails. He never did finish my case. I just found out today he was suspended from the Bar. I need to get him on my case and finish it myself as I do not want to pay another attorney. How do I get him removed?

 

[Ohiogal]

I'll make this short and sweet.

I hired an attorney in 2010 to divorce me. In the last 5 years he has strung me along. Not returning phone calls or emails. He never did finish my case. I just found out today he was suspended from the Bar. I need to get him on my case and finish it myself as I do not want to pay another attorney. How do I get him removed?

He is supposed to inform the court of his suspension. But you can do so by filing a motion. When did he file the paperwork and notice of appearance?

 

[quincy]

Here is a 2012 article written for the ABA, by Peter Geraghty, director, ETHICSearch, titled "Disbarred or suspended lawyers and law-related activities: What they can and can't do:" http://www.americanbar.org/newsletter/publications/youraba/201212article11.html

The attorney should have notified you of his suspension.

 

[birdbrain53]

Go to your local courthouse and visit the Family Law Facilitator's office there. They should be able to give you some assistance.