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I am currently being defended by a court-appointed public defender. Am I allowed to switch defense attorneys and hire trial Attorney Gaba?

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I am currently being defended by a court-appointed public defender. Am I allowed to switch defense attorneys and hire trial Attorney Gaba?

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YES. You are permitted to do this – – but in a timely fashion. DONT WAIT for the last minute. Remember that court-appointed attorneys are paid by the county commissioners. A privately retained attorney, such as trial Attorney Gaba, must be paid privately by you or your family or friends.