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N.D. Cal. Crim. L.R. 44-2
Appearance and Withdrawal of Counsel
(a) Appearance of Counsel. Whether retained or appointed, an attorney appearing for a
defendant in a criminal case shall promptly inform the Court by either a written or oral
representation on the record that he or she is making a general appearance on behalf of
the defendant.
(b) Withdrawal of Counsel. An attorney who wishes to withdraw must file a motion to
withdraw, showing good cause for allowing the attorney to withdraw. Failure of the
defendant to pay agreed compensation may not necessarily be deemed good cause.
Notice of the motion shall be given to the defendant and all parties to the case. The
attorney continues to represent the party until entry of a court order granting leave to
withdraw.
(c) Duration of Representation.
(1) District Court Proceedings. Unless such leave is granted pursuant to Crim. L.R.
44-2(b), the attorney shall continue to represent the defendant until the case is
dismissed, or the defendant is acquitted or, if convicted, until the expiration of
the time for making post-trial motions and for filing notice and appeal pursuant
to Fed. R. App. P. 4(b).
(2) On Appeal. If an appeal is filed, the attorney shall continue to serve until leave
to withdraw is granted by the Court having jurisdiction of the case or until other
counsel has been appointed by that court as provided in 18 U.S.C. § 3006A and
in other applicable provisions of law.
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- 2026-09-18
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