I just fired my attorney Tuesday for the same reason. He did not have my permission to file the motion; in fact, I gave him ample notice NOT to file the motion in question. He continued with his plan anyhow, and called me the evening before the court hearing about the motion to remind me to appear. Then, he had the gumption to lie and say this court appearance had been scheduled the day we requested our trial time. The judge told him to file any motions by April 2, 10 days into the future, but he decided what motions he wanted to file without even consulting me-probably on the basis of whatever would save him the most work, not my situation or best interests.

