[Press Release #50] Important Bar Association Notice for Attorneys
Posted: 01 Nov 2025, 19:38
San Andreas Judicial Branch Important Bar Association Notice for Attorneys "EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW" |
- Citizens of San Andreas,
The San Andreas Bar Association issues this formal notice to all Defense Attorneys regarding compliance with Section III - Relationship to a Client of the Attorney Code of Ethics.
Upon accepting representation and signing onto a case as counsel of record, an attorney assumes full ethical responsibility to represent their client without delay or hesitation, as required under Clause (b) of Section III:
Attorneys who fail to schedule or appear for a bench trial they have accepted payment for, or have formally signed onto, are in direct violation of this ethical duty. Such conduct constitutes:“An attorney shall exercise all his or her professional skill and conscientiousness to represent a client and render his or her legal assistance without delay or hesitation. Therefore, when undertaking a representation, an attorney must use proper care not to, because of excess work, jeopardize timeliness, thoroughness and conscientiousness when exercising his or her professional duty.”- A failure to act with reasonable diligence;
- Neglect of a client’s legal matter; and
- A breach of the attorney’s duty of faithfulness to the client.
Attorneys are reminded that withdrawal from representation must follow proper procedure and may not occur through inaction or avoidance. Until such withdrawal is approved, counsel remains fully responsible for advancing the client’s case.
Please note that this does not negate the defendants responsibility to appear in court when being represented by a public defender.
Bar Association
San Andreas Judicial Branch
Rockford Hills City Hall, Carcer Way,
Metro Los Santos, SA
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San Andreas Judicial Branch
Rockford Hills City Hall, Carcer Way,
Metro Los Santos, SA