If someone hires an attorney for me, who does that attorney represent primarily and answer to?

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If someone hires an attorney for me, who does that attorney represent primarily and answer to?

I was arrested for possession of crystal meth with intent to distribute. My father hired an attorney for me. The attorney met with me just once before my bond hearing and we didn’t even discuss legal strategy at all, just stuff about my personal life. On the day of the hearing I was told that the only way

they would reduce my bond low enough that my father could afford to pay was if I agreed to work with the narcotic agent and then go to treatment. There were no specicics laid out as to what I would be doing or how long it would take but I have come to the conclusion that I am being set up to fail and returned to jail. I want to know if my attorney is required to tell me the truth about this and also I want to know if he should be required to provide me specifics and a timeline?

Asked on October 26, 2017 under Criminal Law, Mississippi

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

If the attorney is representing YOU, YOU are his client and he is answerable to you, no matter who is paying him. He would be committing an ethical and professional violation to not answer your questions, provide you relevant information and follow your instructions. You should very directly ask him what you want to know; "demand" the information, etc. from him (of course, do so in a professional and courteous manner, but don't forget--you are the client).


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