Due to my own scheduling error I had the wrong date for a virtual preliminary hearing. I ended up missing it and my attorney did not properly prepare me. We spoke 10 days ago about a different matter but the only pre-hearing communication was a instructional document sent through their messaging portal the night prior. I didnt check it in time in the morning and I was blisfully unaware till they called me while it was going on to see where I was. I was going to work...

Ultimately my responsibility but I am irate with the situation. The judge was not pleased, I look bad as substance abuse is being claimed.

Counsel wise I feel like it is an unforgivable offense and I want to reconsult others and drop them. We talk tomorrow and I have a few questions for my current counsel.

What would you do?