My question involves criminal law for the state of: Connecticut

Hi,

I'm hoping someone can give me some advise on the following:

I got arrested at the beginning of 2008 with charges of bridge of piece on the 2nd degree in the state of Connecticut. The charge was assault. I'm not a resident of that state by the way. I was just visiting. When I saw the judge I was let go without bail and the person that represented me told me that I should get some counseling and I bring evidence of that with me to the next court hearing and that should be it.

While waiting for my hearing I called an attorney to represent me. He told me the price and postpone the hearing a few times. When we actually went to court I had already completed counseling which I brought proof in the form of a letter. I was told that after 10 months everything will go away.

Well, at the beginning of this year I got a letter from the bails commissioner that I failed to show up to a hearing and an arrest warrant was going to be issued if I didn't show up for the next hearing. I contacted my lawyer and he told me he'll take care of it. Originally, he told me the DA was saying that I was not supposed to see my own counselor. Given a transcript of my last appearance it shows that the letter was accepted and I was given 2 month credit. Well, some how two days ago I got another letter from the bails commissioner office saying that an arrest warrant will be issue if I don't show up next month. I called my lawyer and he tells me these people are just busting my chops. At the same time, he says this case is starting to look very hairy because according to the DA my counselor dated his letter before it says I completed treatment. So basically, they are saying how do they know I didn't miss any sessions or actually completed. My lawyer asked me to get another letter from the counselor. Well, I tried to locate the counselor and he had a stroke about a month ago, he's paralyzed, and nobody really knows his where abouts. He could be dead too. He was referred to me by my employee's plan but he didn't have any association with an institution. Now, I'm not sure what to do.

Here are my questions:
One, why wasn't I notified that there was a problem? Or was my lawyer notified and he failed to tell me or do his job? Even 2 months ago I would have not had a problem getting a letter from my counselor.
Second, should I get another lawyer to represent me since my legal representation now is showing signs of incompetency. Not until I called him about my bail commissioner notification he didn't contact me. I call him and some times doesn't return my calls. Problem is that I'm in another state and I had to choose someone from the yellow pages.
Third, is this as hairy as my lawyer says or is he just trying to get more money?

Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.