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from: T. PotterObtaining a lawyer is a funny thing. Everybody has a lawyer, but
no one admits to needing a lawyer. Attorneys for any type of
case you, or your friend, might need, are not hard to find. A
simple search on the internet will show a wide variety of
criminal and civil lawyers. The key is to find a good attorney
who will put your case first and handle it aggressively for an
acceptable outcome. And you need to obtain one in your state
because if a crime has been committed, the lawyer needs to be
current on the individual state laws and statutes concerning it.
A lawyer from another state would not be familiar with another
states' laws. And, keep in mind, you cannot be convicted of a
crime that has not been identified and/or is not in the
statutes, so the attorney must be up on those.
Though it is not against the law for you to try your own cases,
in most cases, it is necessary to obtain a lawyer. Your attorney
must be up-to-date on your charges and any changes that the
courts present. To find legal services that are aggressive,
informative and knowledgeable for your case, here are some main
points to consider:
1) Find out how long they have been practicing law. This will
give you an idea as to their familiarity with state laws,
courthouses, and the judges. Very Important. 2) See if they are
Board Certified by the Bar in their state of practice. 3) Do
they routinely handle cases in this system, so they are familiar
with procedures, etc.? 4) Check to find out if they have a good
reputation among the other attorneys or the general public. 5)
Look to see if he/she carries malpractice insurance, just as a
safe guard. 6) Take advantage of a free consultation in order to
meet and discuss the charges. Determine their "specialty" areas.
They are called "specialties" for a reason. 7) Most importantly,
make clear the total fee expected, how much do they want up
front, and what would the payments be. You certainly do not want
to have discrepancies with your lawyer on fees.
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