(a) An attorney may seek to withdraw from representing
a defendant only upon written motion for good cause shown. If another
attorney is to be substituted as attorney for the defendant, the motion
shall state the substituted attorney's name, address, telephone number,
and telecopier number and state that the attorney approves the substitution.
(b) If the defendant has no substitute attorney, the
withdrawing attorney must include the defendant's last known address
and a statement indicating whether the defendant consents to the withdrawal.
If defendant does not consent to the withdrawal, the attorney also
must affirm that the defendant has been informed of the right to object
to the motion.
(c) If the motion to withdraw is granted, the withdrawing
attorney shall immediately forward the notice of hearing, all additional
information about settings and deadlines, and any discovery obtained
for the case to a self-represented defendant or to the substitute
attorney for a defendant who is represented.
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