LEO: Withdrawal from Employment - Attorney  LE Op. 514

 

Withdrawal from Employment/Attorney of Record.

 

May 2, 1983

 

When the Court denies permission for the attorney's withdrawal, the

attorney of record in a criminal case may not withdraw from employment

even when the attorney's client has specifically and unequivocally

requested that the attorney terminate his representation of the client.

[DR:2-109(A), Virginia Code of Professional Responsibility]

 

Committee Opinion May 2, 1983