It’s always something lately with Lamar Odom. He is scheduled to appear in front of a judge tomorrow for his DUI case, but there’s one big issue…and if he doesn’t get it fixed he could have a warrant out for his arrest.
Report after the jump…
Via RadarOnline:
Lamar Odom — or his lawyer — has to appear before a judge on Friday for his DUI arraignment, but there’s a major problem lurking for the two-time NBA championship star and he’s in a race against time to fix it.
Odom, 33, has not retained a lawyer, despite reports that famed lawyer Robert Shapiro is representing him.
In fact, RadarOnline.com has learned, the man who represented O.J. Simpson in the “trial of the century” — the slayings of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman — hasn’t even spoken to Odom… not even once!
“Robert (Shapiro) hasn’t talked to Lamar since he got his DUIarrest, or been retained to represent him,” a source close to the case told Radar.
“There has been zero communication between Robert and Lamar. Robert was hired by Lamar’s mother-in-law, Kris Jenner, after his arrest. The lawyer has been in touch with Khloe, but still hasn’t spoken to Lamar.
“Lamar knows Robert — and he respects him — but it doesn’t change the fact that he hasn’t been hired.”
It’s not known if Odom has secretly hired his own attorney, or is planning to represent himself.
“Who knows?” added the source. “Friday will be interesting.”
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More via TMZ:
Shapiro would ONLY take the case if Lamar would seek treatment for his addiction. We are positive … Lamar is not only refusing treatment, he’s deeper into drugs than ever before.
It’s unclear if Shapiro will change his tune and represent Lamar. It’s also unclear if Lamar has even formally hired Shapiro.
There is one way Shapiro can help Lamar dodge an arrest warrant — by going to court Friday, and asking the judge to put off the arraignment for a few weeks while Lamar nails down who will rep him.
