Law school is among one of the most expensive types of schools in the United States- and it leaves lawyers fresh out of college in a world of debt. As such, they will go through great lengths to get new business- sometimes not using acceptable practices. To choose the right attorney, take the time to judge their character.
The number one source of unbiased information will undoubtedly come from friends and family who have no relation to attorneys. That way you can get the word of others, how they dealt with attorneys, and what the ultimate outcome was. Aside from interviewing the attorney yourself, this information is of the most valuable that you will get from outside sources.
Lawyers don't get a lot of business simply by making an impression in civil court. However, you should consider going to a few civil court dockets to see if in the process you can find a lawyer with a particular dedication to his or her client. A good lawyer isn't always one who is going to win the case, but rather one that can argue the case and present a point.
The Internet is the next stop- it allows anyone to post reviews about anything imaginable. Hopefully someone in your area, if it is large enough, has given reviews of attorneys in your area. Do be aware that some shady attorneys make fake reviews, while others may give fake bad reviews to their competitors. In general, take everything you see on the Internet with a grain of salt.
Attorneys should have a website, or at least a profile on their firm's website. If they don't they probably aren't as professional as you are needing in defending a criminal case. If they do, take a look at their rewards and recognitions. Attorneys who have completed school with a good GPA, has received awards, and done good service to the state will have a lot to show for themselves.
When you do finally make it to the free consultation, bring a list of questions that you want to ask the attorney. If you go in without a list, you could easily forget the questions and be conned into hiring the attorney on the spot without thoroughly judging him or her. Include questions as to their experience, their price, and what kind of solution or plan of attack they plan on using in order to prove the innocence of parties involved.
Closing Comments
After the case is decided, and you have a good idea on how well the attorney handled it, make a review of the attorney on select websites. That way you can either warn others of a poor attorney, or tell others of an attorney that deserves more business from good service. - 31397
The number one source of unbiased information will undoubtedly come from friends and family who have no relation to attorneys. That way you can get the word of others, how they dealt with attorneys, and what the ultimate outcome was. Aside from interviewing the attorney yourself, this information is of the most valuable that you will get from outside sources.
Lawyers don't get a lot of business simply by making an impression in civil court. However, you should consider going to a few civil court dockets to see if in the process you can find a lawyer with a particular dedication to his or her client. A good lawyer isn't always one who is going to win the case, but rather one that can argue the case and present a point.
The Internet is the next stop- it allows anyone to post reviews about anything imaginable. Hopefully someone in your area, if it is large enough, has given reviews of attorneys in your area. Do be aware that some shady attorneys make fake reviews, while others may give fake bad reviews to their competitors. In general, take everything you see on the Internet with a grain of salt.
Attorneys should have a website, or at least a profile on their firm's website. If they don't they probably aren't as professional as you are needing in defending a criminal case. If they do, take a look at their rewards and recognitions. Attorneys who have completed school with a good GPA, has received awards, and done good service to the state will have a lot to show for themselves.
When you do finally make it to the free consultation, bring a list of questions that you want to ask the attorney. If you go in without a list, you could easily forget the questions and be conned into hiring the attorney on the spot without thoroughly judging him or her. Include questions as to their experience, their price, and what kind of solution or plan of attack they plan on using in order to prove the innocence of parties involved.
Closing Comments
After the case is decided, and you have a good idea on how well the attorney handled it, make a review of the attorney on select websites. That way you can either warn others of a poor attorney, or tell others of an attorney that deserves more business from good service. - 31397
