Three Important Factors to Consider When Selecting Your Criminal Defense Lawyer

Choosing your criminal defense lawyer is an important decision. It may be one of the most important decisions you have ever made. I have been a criminal defense lawyer for 39+ years. Based on my experience, I would suggest you consider the following three factors when choosing your defense lawyer:

  1. COMPETENCE
    Is the lawyer truly an experienced criminal defense lawyer & competent to handle your case? There are lots of civil lawyers who claim to be criminal defense lawyers, but they are not. Do not hire a civil lawyer to handle your criminal case. Hire the best criminal defense lawyer you can afford. It’s your liberty, and you want the most competent, experienced criminal defense lawyer you can find to protect your freedom and your record.
  2. COMMUNICATION
    Is the lawyer someone who communicates with you in a way you understand? One of the biggest complaints against lawyers is that they do not return phone calls. You want a lawyer who will communicate with you. Some lawyers with volume practices are good but very difficult to reach. If your lawyer is difficult to reach, that will cause you considerable stress and frustration. My clients have all my contact information. As needed, I communicate with my clients by phone, email, and text. Our office policy is to respond to all client communications as promptly as possible. Communication with your lawyer is key to stress management and successfully resolving a criminal case.
  3. FEES
    Get a lawyer that is in your price range. Hiring a cheap lawyer is generally a waste of money as they will do nothing. Hiring a lawyer, you cannot afford will not end well. Get a lawyer who sets a fee that you can pay.

I do not quote fees in the dark. Typically the client comes to see me, and I interview them. After the initial interview, I decide first whether I will take their case. I do not take every case. Second, I quote a fee if I decide to take a case. Every case is different, and fees consider how much time will be involved, the difficulty of the case, and my level of experience.

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