Selecting a Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorney
Exactly what is a criminal defense lawyer? He or she is a legal professional who arranges a case to be able to represent a person who’s accused of a crime. These criminal offenses consist of sex, drug and violent offenses which are things that are not approved by society as seen in this country’s laws. Criminal defense lawyers are a special breed of individuals because they specialize in criminal law. Some of these people represent those who are guilty and will do everything in their power to make sure their client does not go to jail.
But how do you select a criminal defense lawyer? For that, you have to find someone who specializes in this field. If you don’t know any, ask your friends or family for help.
Finding a good criminal defense lawyer is not as easy as it seems on TV, books, or video games. There are many qualifications that you must study in order to find the best lawyer that could fit your needs. Here are some ways for you to be able to select a good lawyer.
The first thing that you should do before selecting a criminal defense lawyer would be to check the background of the attorney. You could look if he really passed the bar for the state where he is practicing his law, the veracity of the achievements that he claims he has attained his success rate in the cases that he handled, and perhaps even check if he had already handled cases that are highly similar to the one that you are facing now.
Another thing to look at would be the specialty of the lawyer. Some lawyers are able to specialize in a certain crime or case such as Drunk Driving, petty crimes, or even murder. It would always be a good idea to select a lawyer that is highly successful in the case that you need to be defended in.
An underrated aspect when picking a criminal defense lawyer is to check how comfortable you are with him handling your case. Does the lawyer appear to be someone who is trustworthy and would handle your case well?
The Law Offices of David A. Black handles every type of criminal case, as well as many civil matters. From a simple speeding ticket to a major felony defense, our firm confidently represents clients statewide. Mr. Black’s track record speaks for itself, with recent dismissals of misdemeanor, felony, DUI, drug charges, theft charges, and many more.
Interested in learning more? We’re happy to discuss your needs – and how we can help — with you. Call Our Downtown Phoenix Law Office at Any Time for a Free Consultation at (480) 280-8028.
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