This is always an interesting situation where lawyers resign from representing their client because the client cannot afford to pay them. If the Judge releases them after examining the facts pertaining to the Kealoha’s finances, it is true that counsel paid by the taxpayers will likely be appointed to represent them. The Judge may also ask the attorney’s to remain on the case and appoint them as counsel paid for by taxpayers at reduced fees. The costs will be huge to bring in new counsel who have to catch up on learning the case and documents.