[COURT NAME]
[COUNTY], [STATE]

[PLAINTIFF NAME], )
Plaintiff, ) Case No. [CASE NUMBER]
v. )
[DEFENDANT NAME], )
Defendant. )

MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on [HEARING DATE] at [TIME], or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, [MOVING COUNSEL] will and hereby does move the Court for an order permitting withdrawal as counsel for [CLIENT NAME].

MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES

I. Introduction

Good cause exists for withdrawal, and [CLIENT NAME] has been provided notice of this motion and the hearing date.

II. Background

• Representation began: [DATE]
• Status of case: [DISCOVERY/TRIAL DATE/DEADLINES]
• Efforts to address issues: [SUMMARY WITHOUT CONFIDENTIAL DETAILS]

III. Legal Standard

Withdrawal is permitted upon a showing of good cause and compliance with applicable rules, including reasonable notice to the client and steps to avoid foreseeable prejudice.

IV. Argument

A. Good cause exists for withdrawal.
[State reasons without disclosing privileged information, such as irreconcilable differences or nonpayment.]

B. Withdrawal will not unduly prejudice the client or other parties.
[Explain upcoming dates and whether a stay or continuance is requested.]

C. Notice has been provided.
[Describe service of this motion on client and opposing counsel.]

V. Requested Relief

[MOVING COUNSEL] respectfully requests that the Court:
1. Grant leave to withdraw as counsel for [CLIENT NAME].
2. Order that [CLIENT NAME] appear pro se or through substitute counsel by [DATE].
3. Stay proceedings for [NUMBER] days, if necessary, to allow substitution.

CONCLUSION

For the foregoing reasons, the Court should grant the motion to withdraw as counsel.

Respectfully submitted,

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Dated: [DATE]

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[ATTORNEY NAME]
[LAW FIRM]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE]
[EMAIL]
Attorney for [CLIENT NAME]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I certify that on [DATE], I served the foregoing Motion to Withdraw as Counsel on [CLIENT NAME] at [CLIENT ADDRESS] and on all counsel of record via [METHOD OF SERVICE].

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______________________________
[ATTORNEY NAME]

[PROPOSED] ORDER

The Court, having considered the Motion to Withdraw as Counsel, ORDERS as follows:
1. The motion is GRANTED.
2. [CLIENT NAME] shall appear pro se or through substitute counsel by [DATE].
3. [IF APPLICABLE] Proceedings are stayed until [DATE].

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: [DATE]

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[JUDGE NAME]
[STATE] Judge