David Serna attorney at law, one of the best criminal defense lawyers in the state of New Mexico and a good friend of ours has been helping us recently with some legal advice which we want to share. Today we are going to look at what you should be looking for in a criminal defense attorney. We had a lot of questions come in about when you should get a criminal defense attorney and the answer is that if you have been charged with something criminal then you need a criminal defense attorney, regardless of whether you are guilty or innocent. David is a specialist in this field and here is what he believes you should find in a great defense attorney.
Best For You
You will of course want to get the best attorney possible and so you need to be realistic in terms of those who you are searching for. There is no point trying to get the best criminal attorney in the country if you can’t afford them or if your case isn’t sizable enough for them to take, so ensure that you find attorneys who fit into your criteria.
Experience
Experience is going to be something which is invaluable in a criminal defense attorney so be sure that you select an attorney who has experience in cases like yours. For example not all criminal defense lawyers have rich experience in a case involving violence, or even one which falls under cooperate law. Select someone with experience but also with the right kind of experience.
Looking Beyond
When you hire a criminal defense lawyer you are not just hiring the lawyer, but also the team behind them. The team carries out a lot of the research and the key investigations on the case, they also act as a back up if an attorney gets ill. Be sure that you are meeting with other members of the team as well as the attorney, to make sure that you are getting the best team for your case.
Reputation
It is going to be very important that you check the reputation of an attorney before you decide to hire them. For example you may find a criminal defense lawyer who is outstanding at their job but has awful service skills and can leave you out in the dark. If that is what you want then fine, but you need to know ahead of time what to expect from your attorney.
No Guarantees
If you meet with an attorney who guarantees you that they are going to win the case then chances are that they won’t, even the best lawyers on Earth understand that anything can happen in the courtroom. You need an attorney who is confident that they can build a great case which should win, any guarantees of victory should be met with maximum caution.
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