Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. R. App. P. 12 (2026)

RAP 12. Appearance, substitution, or withdrawal of attorneys

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(A) Notice of Appearance or Substitution. Any attorney appearing on behalf of a party after the initiating document has been filed shall file a notice of entry of appearance. Any attorney substituting for another attorney shall file a notice of substitution, which will act as a withdrawal for the previous attorney.

(B) Motion to Withdraw. Without substitution of another attorney, an attorney shall not withdraw from representation except upon motion to withdraw granted by the court. In addition to the service required under RAP 5(A), service of a motion to withdraw shall also be made on the client at the client's last known address.

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HISTORY: Adopted eff. 1-1-23