This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
A client has the right to fire their immigration lawyer at any time. A client has the right to fire their lawyer at any time. But if you are a foreign national in the United States, before firing the lawyer representing you in immigration matters, you'll want to: consider whether it's the appropriate step.
If in writing, the motion should be filed with a cover page labeled “MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL” and comply with the deadlines and requirements for filing. See Chapter 3 (Filing with the Immigration Court), Appendix E (Cover Pages).
Consensual withdrawal Where your client consents to your withdrawal, have them sign a Substitution of Attorney (in California it's Judicial Council Form MC-050). File and serve the signed Substitution on all parties to the action and you are out of the case.
If in writing, the motion should be filed with a cover page labeled “MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL” and comply with the deadlines and requirements for filing. See Chapter 3 (Filing with the Immigration Court), Appendix E (Cover Pages).
A quick definition of withdrawal of counsel: Withdrawal of Counsel: When a lawyer stops representing someone in a legal case.
Withdrawal of counsel refers to an attorney's decision to stop representing a client in a legal case. This can happen for various reasons, such as a conflict between the attorney and client over strategy or fees.
The Chair takes a vote on the Request for Permission to Withdraw a Motion. If a majority of those present and voting are in favor of withdrawing the motion, then it is withdrawn.
Send us a letter saying you want to withdraw your legal representative and intend to continue your case without any legal representation. If you do so, USCIS will communicate only with you. The USCIS office where your case is pending.