Lempert v. Superior Court

Opinion

RUSHING, P. J.

Petitioner Dennis Alan Lempert is the attorney for real party in interest Robert Hoyland Campell, who is a defendant in criminal proceedings pending in the superior court. Defendant Campbell was charged by felony complaint and retained Attorney Lempert to represent him through the preliminary examination but not for trial. Defendant was held to answer, and, at arraignment on the information, petitioner made a “special appearance” and advised the court that the matter should be referred to the public defender. The superior court refused to allow petitioner to withdraw…