Looking for a Criminal Defense Attorney

In the event that you are charged with a crime, then a criminal defense attorney would be someone who can help you through the court process. Before hiring an attorney, there are some questions that you want to ask so that you have the best representation when you enter the court room.

 

Find out about the geography of the criminal attorney. Some larger firms have attorneys who could travel across the state, which could mean that it might be difficult to get the attorney in court when you are scheduled to be there. Ask if criminal defense is a specialty as some attorneys will practice in family law and civil matters as well.

You want to learn about the relationship that the attorney has with the judges and the other members of the court system. If there is a good relationship, then the attorney might be able to get a reduced sentence based on a plea bargain instead of taking the case to trial. The charges could also be reduced if the attorney can communicate well with others.

The attorney you hire should be good at examining evidence and presenting the findings of the evidence in the court on your behalf. Find out how often the attorney has worked with people who have received similar charges and the outcomes of those cases so that you have a comparison. Get a feeling for the demeanor of the attorney to see whether he wants the money from the case or if he truly wants to help.