Prior to or contemporaneously with the filing of a motion for leave to withdraw, counsel must satisfy their duties under the Rules of Professional Conduct in. (b) The plaintiff may file a motion to extend the period of time to file an affidavit of merit.The Office of the Ohio Public Defender (OPD) reimburses counties for their appointed counsel costs. The work of the Appeals Unit focuses primarily on the postconviction stage of felony litigation in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. Withdrawal of Motion. A moving party may file a written request to withdraw a motion at any time prior to its determination. In the CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL COURT, CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO. Scandling's motion to withdraw as counsel for defendant. Step One: Fill out the attached forms.