- Not all lawyers are created equal.
- Search for a lawyer who is not afraid of the courtroom and is ready to handle your case.
- Not all lawyers are experienced in every area of the criminal law.
- Don't be afraid to ask a lawyer to explain his/her experience in any given area to you.
- Your lawyer should treat you with respect.
- Just because you have been charged with a crime does not mean that you are a second class citizen. Make sure that your attorney treats you with dignity and respect.
- It is your decision whether to plead guilty or go to trial.
- Your attorney should provide his best advice; keep in mind that it is always your decision whether or not to go to trial.
- The sooner you hire a lawyer the better.
- Valuable evidence can be lost if you do not act and valuable evidence gathering opportunities can squandered if you do not get an experienced lawyer to help you with your case. Your freedom is in jeopardy-protect yourself and hire a lawyer.










