Withdrawal or Discharge of Counsel

An attorney representing a party in a juvenile protection matter, including a public defender, shall continue representation until such time as: (a) all district court proceedings in the matter have been completed, including filing and resolution in district court of all post-trial motions under Rules 21 and 22; (b) the attorney has been discharged by the client in writing or on the record; (c) the court grants the attorney's motion for withdrawal, which may be ex parte, upon good cause shown; or (d) the court approves the attorney's written substitution of counsel, which may be ex parte. (Amended effective January 1, 2024.) 2019 Advisory Committee Comment