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If you have questions or concerns about your case, first talk to your lawyer. If you are having serious problems with your lawyer and have been unable to resolve them, there are other things you can do.

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Talk to your lawyer about any concerns and listen to their responses. If you are having trouble communicating with your lawyer, many local bar associations have client relations programs that can help you communicate better with your lawyer.
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Many local bar associations can help you resolve fee disputes with your lawyer. The State Bar's Mandatory Fee Arbitration (MFA) Program can help resolve attorney-client fee disputes without having to go to court. Lawyers must participate in such arbitration if a client asks for it. If there is no local program to handle your fee dispute or if a conflict of interest exists with the local program in your case, contact the State Bar's MFA Program.
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In any misdemeanor or felony criminal case (and any infraction where you have been arrested and NOT released on your written notice to appear, on your own recognizance, or after a deposit of bail), you should have a lawyer. You have the right to represent yourself in criminal court in California. BUT because the consequences of a criminal conviction can be so serious and you can end up in jail or prison, it is best if you have a lawyer represent you. 
If you cannot afford your own lawyer, the court will appoint a lawyer for you, often a public defender. Make sure you tell the judge at your arraignment that you cannot afford a lawyer. You may have to fill out a financial affidavit, which is a form where you explain your financial situation under oath and show the court you cannot afford a lawyer.
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You cannot find case information on this website. This Self-Help Guide only has legal information, not information about individual court cases. The county courts keep all court records. This page has general information about how to look up cases with the court.

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