Does a court appointed attorney public defender have to be licensed?

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Does a court appointed attorney public defender have to be licensed?

I was informed my fiance’s criminal defense attorney public defender lost his license to practice law but was still representing my fiance afterwards. Is that legal?

Asked on July 18, 2019 under Criminal Law, Illinois

Answers:

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 4 years ago | Contributor

The attorney must be licensed to practice law. The attorney cannot continue representing your fiance.
You should immediately contact the Illinois State Bar and report the attorney for practicing law without a license.The court in which the attorney has been representing your fiance should also be notified.


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