Do you know if a public defender that accepted a position with JAG and the case he is own is his last case in private practice, should he had disclosed it to the client?

Do you know if a public defender that accepted a position with JAG and the case he is own is his last case in private practice, should he had disclosed it to the client?

I found the case that states, A lawyer who is primarily engaged in criminal
defense work may continue to represent criminal defense clients while
seeking a position with the United States Attorneys office provided that
each of his/her criminal defense clients gives consent to the
representation after full disclosure of the possible disadvantages that may
result if the lawyer must withdraw to start employment with the United
States Attorney. Do you know if a public defender that accepted a
position with JAG and the case he is own is his last case in private
practice, should he had disclosed it to the client?

Asked on May 13, 2018 under Criminal Law, Georgia

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