So much for the afterglow

I'm still feeling good about representing the kids. However, I was brought back to earth today by one line in discovery, words to the effect of, "(Juvenile's mother) was asked if she would be hiring a lawyer - she replied that (Juvenile) would probably have to settle for a court appointed lawyer..."

This is for a client I've been representing on all his cases and PV's since April. Got to work more on customer satisfaction, less on getting repeat business.