Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney

Before hiring any criminal defense attorney in Queens, you need to do the following things:

* Shop around. Don't just look at fee structures. If you're innocent, you need to prove that no matter the cost. The consequences of doing otherwise can be monumental. Especially in the midst of a legal matter it may seem like you have no time to shop around, but it's precisely at this time you must be picky and deliberate about who you hire.

* Find an attorney you can talk with. If you don't like the person representing you or at least cannot communicate with him or her, you have a problem. Be certain the person you hire is one you can clearly communicate your side of the case to.

* Check the criminal defense lawyer's background. Has this person been to trial before? Did he or she win? How many times? What certifications and memberships does he or she have? What's the overall success versus failure track record?

* Has the attorney handled cases like yours before? This can make a big difference. Criminal law is different from tax law by a long shot and going to trial is a very different experience than settling out of court in a civil suit. Get the best expert in the area you need expertise in.

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