Whether trial counsel's suspension and ultimate disbarment during the pendency of criminal charges deprived the defendant of his constitutional right to counsel during critical stages of the prosecution

QUESTION PRESENTED The Sixth Amendment provides that “[iJn all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right . . . to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.” U.S. Const. amend. VI. A critical component of that right is the “right of a defendant who does not require appointed counsel to choose who will represent him.” United States v. Gonzalez-Lopez, 548 U.S. 140, 144 (2006). Whether trial counsel’s suspension and ultimate disbarment during the pendency of criminal charges deprived Mr. Weatherholt of his constitutional right to counsel during critical stages of the prosecution against him. ii PARTIES TO PROCEEDING AND RULE 26.6 STATEMENT Petitioner is Jimmy R. Weatherholt, Jr. Respondent is the Commonwealth of Virginia. No party is a corporation.