On 2/28, a motion was filed by both attorneys in the Marci Kitchen's case to "leave or withdraw as attorney of record per CCP 284. A hearing on that motion is scheduled for March 6 at 8:30 a.m. in Courtroom 2.
I just confirmed and spoke with Mr. Patrik Griego. He told me, "withdrawing will not cause delay of trial date. It is 3 months before trial and the experts are available on date set. "
This is a statement provided by Mr. Griego, after we spoke:
Both Mr. Griego and Mr. Okin have worked without compensation well beyond their legal contract , 2. It was anticipated that funds would be available to retain Counsel for trial but due to a change in circumstances Ms. Kitchen cannot afford to retain counsel for purposes of trial, 3. Counsel are withdrawing now to allow sufficient time for appointed counsel to prepare given that this filing comes close to three month before trial. 4. Both Mr. Griego and Mr. Okin strongly believe in Ms. Kitchen and her case and have agreed to work to assist appointed counsel to ensure that matter can proceed as scheduled.
just delightful! Will the public ever find closure from this idiotic/cluster-f-ck case??? Humboldt court system is a disgrace!!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to Marci Kitchen finally going to trial, and for once I hope that I am called for Jury Duty then!
ReplyDeletePlus I wonder just how much money Marci Kitchen spent, on her approved by the Superior Court - Going Out Of The Area Vacations?