There are times in life when things just don’t work out as planned and when it comes to hiring a new criminal defense attorney there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel that can effectively guide you through the process, though how do you find them? This blog post touches on that.
Whether you or someone you care about is facing criminal charges in Van Nuys, San Fernando or anywhere else in Los Angeles County, the person that’s showing up to court and speaking on your behalf – representing you when your life is on the line – is worth their weight in gold. And if for some reason you don’t feel comfortable with your current attorney/representation it may be time to move on.
The first step when going down the path of finding a new criminal defense attorney is to focus on the charges in particular and who (what attorney/firm) has the most experience in handling those particular types of cases. As one extreme example, if an attorney specializes in DUI cases that are usually very straightforward would you want them representing you in a murder trial?
Secondly, when speaking to law firms, get a grasp of which attorney will be handling your case and look into their background, education and most importantly track record. If you’re facing serious charges and the case will potentially go to trial, wouldn’t you want to hire the best criminal trial attorney from the beginning to first prevent that from happening but, if it does, you’re fully prepared?
Lastly, whether it’s a business relationship with a criminal attorney or an old friend from high school – who do you really jive with and trust? That’s the most important factor when literally giving someone the keys to your future.
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