D4vd‘s legal team has withdrawn from his case as he reportedly taps a public defender for his criminal defense.
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D4vd’s Legal Team Withdraws From His Case As He Reportedly Taps Public Defender
According to the New York Post, D4vd appeared in court on Monday, August 31. During the proceedings, attorney Blair Berk informed the court that D4vd was seeking representation from the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office. This, reportedly, because he ran out of money to continue defending his criminal charges with the private legal team, which also included attorney Marilyn Bednarski and attorney Regina Peter.
During the proceeding, Berk reportedly requested permission for her and Bednarski to withdraw from the case. After the request was approved, the legal team reportedly turned over its findings to the public defender.
Ultimately, a status conference was reportedly set for October 19.
“This morning the court granted our request to withdraw as counsel and appoint the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office, after it was determined David qualified for appointed counsel. We continue to support David and his defense against these serious charges. We are grateful that the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office has taken over the representation and that David has a highly capable and committed team of attorneys and investigators behind him,” the legal team reportedly asserted, per the New York Post.
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office also released a statement, per NBC News.
“We recognize the loss of life underlying the allegations and extend our sympathies to those who are grieving. At the same time, David Burke is entitled to a defense that takes his circumstances seriously and carefully examines the evidence. We are committed to providing him with that defense,” the statement reads.
Social Media Reacts
Social media users reacted to D4vd’s team reportedly withdrawing from his case and a public defender stepping in via TSR’s comment section.
Instagram user @virtualflipking wrote, “they threw in the white flag 😭”
Instagram user @abovethenote wrote, “lol not his legal team withdrawing from the case, but then saying they will continue to support him. Gaslighting at its finest!💯😂😂”
Instagram user @roll_moduls wrote, “They already knew he was guilty because it’s to much evidence on him ! Them lawyers wanted his money because they knew he had it 💰💰”
Before D4vd’s Legal Team Withdrew From His Case, He Made Headlines Amid A Hacked Apple Music Account
According to NBC News, in September 2025, authorities discovered the body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in the trunk of D4vd’s impounded Tesla. In April of this year, he was arrested and subsequently charged with first-degree murder, child sexual abuse, and unlawful mutilation.
Most recently, last month, D4vd made headlines when a fake song was streamed via his Apple Music account, and the tune appeared to reference the late Hernandez.
