US · rules
3d Cir. L.A.R. Misc. 109.1
Trial Counsel to Continue Representation on Appeal
Trial counsel in criminal cases, whether retained or appointed, are expected to continue
on appeal absent extraordinary circumstances. After the entry of an order of judgment, counsel
will not be permitted to withdraw from a direct criminal appeal without specific leave of this
court. Trial counsel not members of the bar of this court must promptly move for admission
pursuant to 3d Cir. L.A.R. 46.1.
Source: None
Cross-references: None
Committee Comments: 3d Cir. L.A.R. Misc. 109.1 is designed to remind trial counsel in
criminal cases that they are expected to continue the representation
of their clients through appeal. "Trial counsel" includes counsel
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who have represented a client at pretrial, plea or sentencing
proceedings.
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- 2026-09-18
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- 2026-09-18
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