I've been a criminal-defense lawyer for 23 years. Here are 9 questions to ask when seeking representation. (as told to ellehardy)
1. Do you meet the threshold for public assistance?
Lawyers specialize in certain areas, just like doctors do. Ask questions such as: What similar cases have you worked on? What's your specialty? Is this a federal case? Is this a state case? Is it a misdemeanor? Is it a felony? If I can't get bail, how often can you visit me? Will I need counsel in another jurisdiction? Will there be restrictions on my work and travel?
You can also negotiate payment terms — for many, 30 days is not realistic — and interest terms if you need time to pay off the fees. You can have a conversation with these attorneys to get a sense of whether they're going to really be an advocate for you and if they fit the case. I've never found any issue with that.If a lawyer doesn't specialize in your area of law or won't take on your case, don't be afraid to ask them if they can recommend a colleague.
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