Shop around to get the market rate. Although I suspect a public defender will do just fine.
Be prepared to prove the medical history - and it had better line up with the dates. The excuse is miserable - "I called but couldn't get through" isn't either sufficient or believable - but the extenuating circumstances may lead a judge to nonetheless excuse the probation violation.Quoting aboyd4
He can talk to his lawyer now. He may have an opportunity to talk to the judge at the hearing.Quoting aboyd4
Encourage your boyfriend to work with his lawyer.Quoting aboyd4

