Can I change lawyers with legal aid? What are the rules?

Legal analysis: Legal aid can change lawyers. During the trial, the defendant may request to change his defense lawyer, and the collegial panel shall grant the request. However, those who refuse to defend themselves after the second hearing can only defend themselves. If the defendant should provide legal aid, he may not refuse to defend again.

Legal basis: According to the "Judicial Interpretation of the Criminal Procedure Law" during a trial, the defendant may request to change the defense lawyer, and the collegial panel shall allow it. However, those who refuse to defend themselves after the second hearing can only defend themselves. If the defendant should provide legal aid, he may not refuse to defend again.