Informal Opinion Number: 940127
Rules: 1.9
Client-Lawyer Relationship
Conflict of Interest: Former Client
QUESTION: Attorney has been requested to represent A in a motion to modify against B involving child support and custody. Previously, Attorney was a prosecuting attorney and filed a motion for withholding related to child support at B´s request. May Attorney now represent A? ANSWER: No, the representation would violate Rule 4 dash–1.9.
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