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York Cnty. C.P. Local Rules of Orphans' Court Procedure Rule 1.7.1
Entry and Withdrawal of Counsel
(A) Reserved.
(B) Withdrawal with Leave of Court:
(1) Preferred Motion Procedure: An attorney who has given at least 20 days'
notice to the client and all other parties of intent to file a motion to withdraw, and who has
received no opposition to such motion, may file a Motion, as follows:
(i) State that prior notice of intent to withdraw has been given to the client
and all parties, the date on which such notice was given, the last known address of the
client where the notice was sent, a copy of said notice, and the last known telephone
number of the client.
(ii) State all proceedings that are pending, if any, the nature of the
pending proceedings, and the next date of any court proceeding.
(iii) State that the attorney has sent to the client all court orders which
require any action to be taken by the client.
(2) Alternate Petition Procedure: A Petition requesting leave to withdraw an
appearance shall:
(i) State whether any court proceeding is pending, the nature of the
pending proceeding, and the next court date of any proceeding;
(ii) State that the attorney has sent to the client all prior court orders, if
any, which require the client to take any action;
(iii) Certify that the attorney served the client with all previous court orders,
if any, which require the client to file documents, attend proceedings, or take any other
action; and
(iv) Include the last known address and telephone number of the client in
both the proposed Preliminary Decree for Rule to Show Cause and a proposed final Order
permitting withdrawal.
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- yorkcountypa.gov
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- 2026-09-30
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- 2026-09-30
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