Better Call Saul, Season 6

[Kim and her client are sitting in a courtroom as the presiding judge, Gabriel Dearden, takes the bench]

Bailiff:
All rise. Court is now in session, the Honorable Judge Dearden presiding.

Judge Dearden:
Good afternoon. We are here to discuss a motion to exclude evidence in State of New Mexico vs. Yarborough.

Kim:
[rises] Your Honor, if I may. I submitted an additional motion. I'm assuming you have not seen it yet.

Judge Dearden:
Did we get that?

Secretary:
It just came in, judge.

[The secretary approaches the bench and hands the motion to Judge Dearden]

Kim:
I apologize, it was a last-minute addition.

Judge Dearden:
"Last minute" is right. [pause; looks through the motion] Do I understand this correctly? You're requesting to withdraw from this case?

Kim:
Yes, Your Honor. My client is fully informed. And I've already been in touch with another attorney, Paige Novick. She's highly qualified and familiar with the case. She's prepared to step if you'll allow it.

Judge Dearden:
Ms. Wexler, Mr. Orenstein, approach the bench.

[Kim and the prosecutor do so]

Judge Dearden:
[to Kim] Ms. Wexler, we are here today at your insistence to consider your motion to exclude evidence. And this is the moment you choose to withdraw?

Kim:
It was unavoidable.

Judge Dearden:
May I ask why?

Kim:
Personal reasons, Your Honor.

Judge Dearden:
"Personal reasons." Are we talking about a health issue, something to do with a loved one?

Kim:
No.

Judge Dearden:
Would you rather discuss privately in chambers?

Kim:
Thank you for the consideration, but no.

Judge Dearden:
Would you care to supply any detail at all?

Kim:
Your Honor, I prefer not to.

Judge Dearden:
[pause; to Orenstein] ...Mr. Orenstein, is the state prepared to discuss Ms. Wexler's motion?

Orenstein:
We are, Your Honor. Absolutely.

Judge Dearden:
You know what, Ms. Wexler? Mr. Orenstein's here. I'm here. We all showed up for your party, and now you're taking away the punch bowl. I'm inclined to have you argue your motion, then I'll consider later writing petitions.

Kim:
I'm sorry for wasting the court's time, Your Honor, but it's impossible for me to continue with this hearing.

Judge Dearden:
And why is that, Ms. Wexler?

Kim:
Because I'm no longer an attorney.

Judge Dearden:
[brief pause] I'm sorry, what?

Kim:
I gave notice to the bar two hours ago.