Contacting a judge

[boundforgolde]

If there are problems/conflicts in regards to a lawsuit that is current, is it possible to personally contact the judge who is presiding over the case?

 

[dee_dub]

No. Depending on the nature of the problem, it may be appropriate to voice your concerns in court.

 

[boundforgolde]

Thanks For Your Reply!
What If The Trial Date Has Been Continued Due To Plaintiff Having Medical Issues And It Concerns The Plaintiff's Mental Well Being?
The Plaintiff's Attorney Failed To Send Out Paperwork Necessary To Receive The Defendants Discovery. These Documents Were Not Sent Out Until After The Initial Court Date. (60 Days Late According To Court Rules) Depositions Have Yet To Be Scheduled, Plaintiff's Attorney Has Repeatedly Threatened He Will Not Go Further With The Case Unless More Money Is Exchanged Or He Wants To Be Released From Representation. A Substantial Amount Of Money Has Already Been Paid, Yet The Ball Has Been Dropped. I Know There Are Court Rules That Have To Be Adhered To, And The Plaintiff Did Submit All The Necessary Documents On Time, But The Attorney Has Failed To Move Forward Because Of Balance Owed. This Has Caused Severe Emotional Issues With The Client. There Is Not Enough Time Before The Continued Court Date Approaches For The Plaintiff To Find Another Attorney And/or To Release The Current Attorney. There Are Several More Issues & The Plaintiff Has No Where To Turn To.
Given The Above Scenario, What Protocol Would Be Appropriate?
What Would Happen If Plaintiff Personally Contacts The Judge?

 

[boundforgolde]

Contacting The Judge

Thanks For Your Reply!
What If The Trial Date Has Been Continued Due To Plaintiff Having Medical Issues And It Concerns The Plaintiff's Mental Well Being?
The Plaintiff's Attorney Failed To Send Out Paperwork Necessary To Receive The Defendants Discovery. These Documents Were Not Sent Out Until After The Initial Court Date. (60 Days Late According To Court Rules) Depositions Have Yet To Be Scheduled, Plaintiff's Attorney Has Repeatedly Threatened He Will Not Go Further With The Case Unless More Money Is Exchanged Or He Wants To Be Released From Representation. A Substantial Amount Of Money Has Already Been Paid, Yet The Ball Has Been Dropped. I Have Been Told There Are Court Rules That Have To Be Adhered To, And The Plaintiff Did Submit All The Necessary Documents On Time, But The Attorney Has Failed To Move Forward Because Of Balance Owed. This Has Caused Severe Emotional Issues With The Client. There Is Not Enough Time Before The Continued Court Date Approaches For The Plaintiff To Find Another Attorney And/or To Release The Current Attorney. There Are Several More Issues & The Plaintiff Has No Where To Turn To.
Given The Above Scenario, What Protocol Would Be Appropriate?
What Would Happen If Plaintiff Personally Contacts The Judge?

 

[dee_dub]

Please don't capitalize every word. It makes things hard to read.

If the plaintiff obtained a continuance for medical issues, and the medical issues have not been resolved, the plaintiff may always apply for another continuance.

There is always time to release an attorney and represent oneself if that's what the plaintiff want to do. I certainly do not recommend it, but it's an option.

If the plaintiff attempts to personally contact the judge, the judge will quite likely simply disregard the communication. It probably doesn't result in a fine or other penalty, it's just bad form.

 

[boundforgolde]

Again thanks,
sorry about the all-caps issue
hope you have a great weekend!