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Withdrawal and/or Termination of Representation

S.D.W. Va. LR Cr P 44.4

No attorney who has entered an appearance in any criminal action shall withdraw the appearance or have it stricken from the record, except by order. A defense attorney in any criminal case shall continue the representation until relieved by order of this court or the Court of Appeals. A motion to withdraw shall be accompanied by a notice of appearance of substitute counsel. In the absence of the appearance of substitute counsel, a motion to withdraw shall set forth sufficient information to enable the court to rule.
Official source: https://www.wvsd.uscourts.gov/sites/wvsd/files/LocalRulesofProcedure-June2017.pdf · retrieved 2026-07-23