Narrative Opinion Summary
The Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas has granted Katherine Drew's motion to withdraw as counsel for appellant Tramont Devonte Mathis. The Clerk is instructed to remove Drew as the appointed attorney of record. The trial court is ordered to appoint a new counsel for Mathis and to transmit the order of appointment to the Court by January 4, 2015. Copies of this order are to be sent to the presiding judge of the trial court, the Dallas County District Clerk, Katherine Drew, and the Dallas County District Attorney's Office. The order is signed by Justice Ada Brown.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appointment of New Counselsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The trial court is mandated to appoint new legal representation for the appellant following the withdrawal of the current counsel.
Reasoning: The trial court is ordered to appoint a new counsel for Mathis and to transmit the order of appointment to the Court by January 4, 2015.
Procedural Compliance for Court Orderssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court specifies procedural requirements for communication of its orders to relevant parties.
Reasoning: Copies of this order are to be sent to the presiding judge of the trial court, the Dallas County District Clerk, Katherine Drew, and the Dallas County District Attorney's Office.
Withdrawal of Counselsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court grants a motion for an attorney to withdraw from a case, necessitating the appointment of new counsel.
Reasoning: The Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas has granted Katherine Drew's motion to withdraw as counsel for appellant Tramont Devonte Mathis.