Former President Donald Trump has hired a new lawyer just hours before surrendering at Fulton County, Georgia, for his fourth indictment.

The 45th POTUS was reportedly not happy with his legal team, according to Radar Online. After being hit with a 13-count indictment by the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. As a result, before turning himself in to get booked, he has hired Atlanta-based lawyer Steve Sadow.

The news that Trump has hired Sadow was first reported by White House correspondent for The New York Times Maggie Haberman. He is also reportedly planning to get rid of his lawyer Drew Findling. According to sources who spoke to CNN, the decision to fire Findling was not based on his performance in the case.

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Who is Steve Sadow?

Steve Sadow is no stranger to representing celebrities. He has previously represented T.I., Rick Ross, Usher, model Anna Nicole Smith and Gunna. He has also represented attorney Howard K. Stern, in a trial relating to the death of his partner.

The lawyer confirmed his hiring to ABC, adding that Trump “should never have been indicted” and is “innocent of all the charges brought against him.” He plans to seek dismissal of the indictment. The ex-leader is facing 13 counts in total in connection to the indictment in Georgia.

A source close to Trump told CNN that Sadow is considered the “best criminal defense attorney in Georgia.”

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On his law firm’s website, Sadow is described as a special counsel. He specializes in white-collar defense. Sadow studied at Marietta College in Ohio before opting for law at Emory University in Georgia.

Sadow works for the law firm Schulten Ward Turner & Weiss. He was named Atlanta’s 500 “Most Powerful Leaders” 2020 by Atlanta Magazine. He was also called Georgia Lawyer Newsmaker of the Year in 2000 by Fulton County Daily Report.