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MC-053: Order Granting Attorney's Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel—Civil
Fillable PDFJudicial Council of California
This form is used by a judge to officially approve an attorney's request to stop representing a client in a civil lawsuit. Attorneys, judges, and court staff use this form when an attorney needs to withdraw from a case for reasons such as a conflict of interest, breakdown in communication, or non-payment of fees.
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Forms that go with MC-053
POS-030Often filed with itProof of Service by First-Class Mail—CivilA Proof of Service by Mail is commonly filed to demonstrate that the motion papers (MC-051/MC-052) and the signed order (MC-053) were properly served on the client and all other parties.›MC-050Often filed with itSubstitution of Attorney—Civil (Without Court Order)The Substitution of Attorney—Civil form is often filed around the same time when a new attorney is stepping in to replace the withdrawing counsel, completing the transition of representation.›