Appearance and Withdrawal of Counsel

(a) An attorney appearing for a defendant in a criminal case, whether retained or appointed, shall promptly file a written appearance with the Clerk. An attorney who has appeared shall thereafter withdraw only upon notice to the defendant and all parties to the case and an order of the Court finding that good cause exists and granting leave to withdraw. Failure of a defendant to pay agreed compensation shall not be deemed good cause unless the Court determines otherwise. (b) Unless leave is granted, the attorney shall continue to represent the defendant until the case is dismissed, the defendant is acquitted or convicted, or the time for making post-trial motions and for filing a notice of appeal, as specified in Fed. R. App. P. 4(b), has expired.

If an appeal is taken, the attorney shall continue to serve until the court having jurisdiction of the case grants leave to withdraw or until that court has appointed another attorney as provided in 18 U.S.C. § 3006A and other applicable provisions of law.