{"id":42851,"date":"2022-12-25T18:35:47","date_gmt":"2022-12-25T18:35:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/downtownlalaw.com\/?page_id=42851"},"modified":"2026-06-14T11:10:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T11:10:09","slug":"can-i-switch-lawyers-for-my-maclaren-hall-sexual-abuse-case","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/downtownlalaw.com\/es\/practice-areas\/sex-abuse\/can-i-switch-lawyers-for-my-maclaren-hall-sexual-abuse-case\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00bfPuedo cambiar de abogado para mi caso de abuso sexual en MacLaren Hall?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Can I Switch Lawyers for my MacLaren Hall Sexual Abuse Case?<\/h1>\n
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Can I Switch Lawyers for my\nMacLaren Hall Sexual Abuse Case?<\/h1>\n\"\"\n

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MacLaren Hall opened in the 1940s with the intent of providing shelter to children who were suffering from severe abuse and neglect. Tragically, it wasn\u2019t long before those children entered into another type of nightmare \u2013 one that was filled with physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. In particular, allegations of sexual assault by workers at the group home<\/a> have been an on-going issue for several decades. However, many children were left to suffer at the hands of the very people who were supposed to take care of them. Twelve of these victims filed a lawsuit in June 2022, demanding justice from the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services for ignoring their cries for help.<\/p>\n

Are you a former foster child that was sexually abused while staying at MacLaren Hall? In that case, you may be in the middle of a lawsuit to recover the damages you are owed. However, you have concerns about the way your case is being handled due to your attorney\u2019s lack of communication. Perhaps there are other issues that seem like red flags, but you\u2019re not sure about your legal options when you have a pending claim.<\/p>\n

DTLA Law Group is here for you if you\u2019ve found yourself asking, \u201cCan I change the lawyer I have for a MacLaren Hall sex abuse<\/a> case?\u201d While you are allowed to change lawyers at any point, it\u2019s not something you should do on a whim. To help you make the right possible decision, we would like to invite you for a free second opinion at our office. For more information on your legal rights as a MacLaren Hall sex abuse victim, contact us at your earliest convenience. <\/p>\nWhy is my Lawyer taking so long to get back to me?<\/span>\n

Frankly, there\u2019s no way of knowing for sure why an attorney is taking so long to get back to a client. However, lawyers are human beings with busy schedules like most other people, especially if they work for large, well known law firms. Such places have built their reputations on high volume caseloads, which is why they stay so profitable. Unfortunately, it\u2019s the client that suffers in these situations, as their lawyer struggles to maintain all their responsibilities.<\/p>\n

Regardless of the reason, it\u2019s a lawyer\u2019s duty to provide timely responses to their client\u2019s phone calls, emails, or any other form of communication. Much of the time, an injury victim simply wants reassurance that their case is on the right track. When they don\u2019t hear from their attorney for weeks at a time, it\u2019s easy for a plaintiff to panic and lose faith in the justice system. In short, it is your right to expect a response from your attorney within a reasonable timeframe, which for us, is around 1 to 2 business days. <\/p><\/div>\n

\nMy Attorney takes forever to get back to me \u2013 Can I Switch my Lawyer?<\/span>\n

No matter what stage you\u2019re at with your lawsuit, you have the right to fire your attorney and find a new lawyer to take over your case. In fact, continuing a lawsuit with another law firm is quite common, though it\u2019s not a decision you should make lightly. However, signs that a lawyer\u2019s isn\u2019t invested in your case must not be ignored. For example, lack of communication may indicate that an attorney is disorganized or inexperienced. It can also be a sign of greed, meaning they are more concerned about signing up as many clients as possible, even if that means many of them will not get the time and attention they deserve.<\/p>\n

So, yes, if your lawyer is taking entirely too long to acknowledge your calls, or you have to call them back repeatedly before they respond, it may be time to look for a new attorney. <\/p>\nWhat are my Rights if my Lawyer won\u2019t Return my Calls?<\/span>\n

You\u2019re having issues with your lawyer, and by now, you\u2019re tired of waiting for things to change. If you want to take action against the attorney that\u2019s representing you in a MacLaren Hall lawsuit, you have several options:<\/p>\n