Im going up for a sentence modification..private attorney or public defender?

Question

Im going up for a post conviction matter (sentence modification) in december the public defender that i used when i took the guilty plea is willing to take the case or..should i use a private attorney who is personal with the judge? I've used her before... would it make any difference

Answer 1

hmmmmm. your public defender knows your case but your private attorney knows the judge. its a gamble and you already plead guilty. Go with the public defender. The judge may drop dead and another judge may not be so friendly.