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CIV-152 Guidance: Opposition to Motion to be Relieved as Counsel (California)

Use the CIV-152 form to formally object when you believe your attorney has not completed the agreed-upon services in a limited scope representation and you wish to prevent them from withdrawing until those services are completed. Jump to guide on filling it out.

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Jenna Zebrowski, JD, MBA
Attorney
Jenna Zebrowski is a JD/MBA graduate from Texas Tech University School of Law. After working in Mexico City for 3 years, she returned to the US and spent over a decade working in-house for large and small companies, including franchises, in a real estate leasing capacity, as well as in the mortgage and title industries. In private practice since 2019, Jenna is passionate about advocacy and protection for her clients’ rights, working collaboratively towards problem prevention, and solution, when necessary.

Tips for filling out form CIV-152

When completing form CIV-152, pay special attention to these less obvious sections:

Item 1

Role Clarification

Ensure you correctly identify your role in the case. This can affect how the court views your objection and any potential responsibilities you have in relation to the completion of the attorney's services.
Item 3

Specific Incomplete Services

Clearly list any services you believe have not been completed by your attorney. Provide as much detail as possible, including specific actions, documents, or court appearances you believe were part of the original scope of representation. This specificity can help the court understand your position and determine whether the attorney should continue their representation.
Notice

Filing Deadline

Be attentive to the deadline for filing this objection. You generally have 20 days from when the application was mailed to you or 15 days if you were personally served. Filing late can lead to your objection being dismissed, so ensure you meet these deadlines to have your concerns considered.
Proof of Service

Third-party Service Requirement

Remember that as a party to the action, you cannot serve the objection yourself. Find a third party, who is at least 18 years old and not involved in the case, to mail the objection for you. The service process must be documented in detail to be valid in court.

What to do after filing form CIV-152

1
Ensure a copy of your filed objection form has been served on your attorney and any other parties involved in the case, as required.
2
Keep a copy of the proof of service as evidence that the other parties and your attorney were notified of your objection.
3
Monitor your mail and court docket for any notices from the court about a hearing date or other instructions about your objection.
4
Prepare to attend a hearing if scheduled, where you may need to explain to the judge why you believe your attorney's obligations are not yet fulfilled.
5
Await the court's decision regarding your objection to your attorney's application to be relieved, and be ready to take further action based on the court's ruling.
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