(a) Applicability of Local Rules 83.00 and 83.01. The provisions of LR 83.00 and 83.01
apply generally to all proceedings in criminal cases, except as modified by this rule.
(b) Local Co-Counsel in Criminal Proceedings. Unless required by the presiding Judge,
local co-counsel is not required in criminal cases or criminal proceedings. If local co-
counsel is required, the provisions of LR 83.01(d) apply.
(c) Counsel of Record. Each attorney who intends to participate in a case is responsible for
ensuring that attorney is reflected as counsel of record on the electronic case docket, which
may require the filing of a Notice of Appearance if the attorney’s participation is not
reflected as a result of any other filing.
(d) Substitution or Withdrawal as Attorney of Record.
(1) Substitution of Counsel. Any attorney substituting as counsel for a defendant must
promptly file a motion to be substituted as counsel of record.
(2) Motion to Withdraw. Any attorney desiring to withdraw as the attorney of record
must file a motion to withdraw, which must set forth the reasons for the withdrawal
request and must certify that the attorney has given reasonable notice to the client of
the attorney’s intention to withdraw from the case. Ordinarily, counsel will not be
allowed to withdraw if such withdrawal will delay trial or other pending matters in the
case.
(3) Notice of Withdrawal by AUSA. If a prosecuting attorney finds it necessary to
withdraw, and another Assistant United States Attorney is already an attorney of
record, the withdrawing attorney may file a Notice of Withdrawal. Otherwise, a motion
for substitution of counsel must be filed.
