Local Rule Rule 157.5: Attorneys: Appearances and Withdrawals
D. Me. — Criminal rule
Rule 157.5 Attorneys: Appearances and Withdrawals
(a) Appearances An attorney's signature to a pleading constitutes an appearance. Otherwise, an attorney who wishes to participate in any manner in any action must file a formal written appearance. An appearance whether by pleading or formal written appearance must be signed by an attorney in their individual name and must state their office address and telephone number.
(b) Withdrawals in General
(1) No attorney may withdraw an appearance in any action except by leave of Court. A defense attorney in any criminal case must continue the representation until relieved by order of this Court or the Court of Appeals. A motion to withdraw must be accompanied by a notice of appearance of substitute counsel. In the absence of the appearance of substitute counsel, a motion to withdraw must set forth sufficient information to enable the Court to rule. Such information may be filed under seal, submitted to the Court in camera, and will not be made part of the public record, except by order of the Court. After sentencing, the Court will grant leave to withdraw only upon the appearance of substitute counsel.
(2) After a notice of appeal has been filed, a motion to withdraw must be directed to the Court of Appeals under First Circuit Rules 12 and 46.6.