Can a lawyer be dismissed in a criminal case? The money has been paid.

It is ok for criminal lawyers to terminate their entrustment. Legal analysis: the entrusted lawyer contract can be terminated. If it is a gratuitous entrustment contract, the principal or agent may terminate the entrustment contract at any time. If the termination of the contract causes losses to the other party, compensation shall be made. Legal basis: Article 933rd of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC). The trustor or the trustee may terminate the entrustment contract at any time. If the termination of the contract causes losses to the other party, the person who cancels the unpaid entrustment contract shall compensate the direct losses caused by the improper termination time, and the person who cancels the paid entrustment contract shall compensate the other party for the direct losses and the benefits that can be obtained after the performance of the contract.