Contra Costa California Sample Letter for Motion for Substitute Counsel of Record

• Category: Letters - Legal - Motions
• State: Multi-State
• County: Contra Costa
• Control #: US-0928LTR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Judge's Name] [Judge's Designation] [Contra Costa County Superior Court] [Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Motion for Substitute Counsel of Record Case Name: [Plaintiff's or Defendant's Full Name] vs. [Opposing Party's Full Name] Case Number: [Insert Case Number] Dear Honorable [Judge's Last Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing this letter to respectfully request a substitution of counsel in the aforementioned case. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I am unable to continue representing my client, [Client's Full Name], and hereby seek the Court's permission to substitute [Substitute Attorney's Full Name] as counsel of record in this matter. [Provide a brief overview of the reason you are seeking substitution. For example, you may mention a serious illness, scheduling conflicts, a family emergency, or any other valid reason that necessitates a change in counsel.] [Substitute Attorney's Full Name] is an experienced attorney in the field of [mention the area of practice, such as criminal law, family law, civil litigation, etc.] and is fully qualified to represent [Client's Full Name] in this case. [Include a summary of the substitute attorney's qualifications, highlighting their relevant experience, accolades, or any other noteworthy information that demonstrates their capability to handle the matter.] I have ensured that this substitution request does not result in any undue delay or prejudice to either party. Furthermore, my departure from this case will not require the cancellation or rescheduling of any upcoming hearings or trial dates. I am committed to providing a smooth transition of information and records to [Substitute Attorney's Last Name] to facilitate the continuation of effective representation for the client. If the Court sees fit to grant this motion for substitution of counsel, I request an order confirming the acceptance of [Substitute Attorney's Last Name] as the new counsel of record. Additionally, I kindly ask for a brief extension of the existing deadlines to allow [Substitute Attorney's Last Name] sufficient time to familiarize themselves with the case and effectively represent my client. I have informed [Client's Full Name] about this motion, and they fully support this decision. They have provided written consent to substitute [Substitute Attorney's Last Name] as their counsel in this matter, which is enclosed with this letter. Thank you for your attention and consideration. Should the Court require any additional information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. I respectfully request an expedited hearing on this motion due to the urgency of the matter. Yours sincerely, [Your Full Name] [Your Bar Number, if applicable] [Your Firm Name, if applicable]

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Judge's Name] [Judge's Designation] [Contra Costa County Superior Court] [Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Motion for Substitute Counsel of Record Case Name: [Plaintiff's or Defendant's Full Name] vs. [Opposing Party's Full Name] Case Number: [Insert Case Number] Dear Honorable [Judge's Last Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing this letter to respectfully request a substitution of counsel in the aforementioned case. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I am unable to continue representing my client, [Client's Full Name], and hereby seek the Court's permission to substitute [Substitute Attorney's Full Name] as counsel of record in this matter. [Provide a brief overview of the reason you are seeking substitution. For example, you may mention a serious illness, scheduling conflicts, a family emergency, or any other valid reason that necessitates a change in counsel.] [Substitute Attorney's Full Name] is an experienced attorney in the field of [mention the area of practice, such as criminal law, family law, civil litigation, etc.] and is fully qualified to represent [Client's Full Name] in this case. [Include a summary of the substitute attorney's qualifications, highlighting their relevant experience, accolades, or any other noteworthy information that demonstrates their capability to handle the matter.] I have ensured that this substitution request does not result in any undue delay or prejudice to either party. Furthermore, my departure from this case will not require the cancellation or rescheduling of any upcoming hearings or trial dates. I am committed to providing a smooth transition of information and records to [Substitute Attorney's Last Name] to facilitate the continuation of effective representation for the client. If the Court sees fit to grant this motion for substitution of counsel, I request an order confirming the acceptance of [Substitute Attorney's Last Name] as the new counsel of record. Additionally, I kindly ask for a brief extension of the existing deadlines to allow [Substitute Attorney's Last Name] sufficient time to familiarize themselves with the case and effectively represent my client. I have informed [Client's Full Name] about this motion, and they fully support this decision. They have provided written consent to substitute [Substitute Attorney's Last Name] as their counsel in this matter, which is enclosed with this letter. Thank you for your attention and consideration. Should the Court require any additional information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. I respectfully request an expedited hearing on this motion due to the urgency of the matter. Yours sincerely, [Your Full Name] [Your Bar Number, if applicable] [Your Firm Name, if applicable]