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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

Jul. 4, 2014

Sanctions overturned against court-appointed criminal defense lawyer

When a court-appointed California lawyer sought compensation for representing his federal murder defendant client, a judge unfairly accused him of extorting the court, a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel has ruled.


By John Roemer


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Federal trial judges hold the power of the purse over court-appointed criminal defense lawyers, signing paperwork so they get paid for their time and expenses. Or not signing.


When a court-appointed California lawyer sought long-delayed compensation for representing his federal murder defendant client, the move triggered hostility from a Reno trial judge who unfairly accused him of extorting the court...

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