If you’re involved in a criminal case, then it’s your duty to do your due diligence and get an experienced criminal defense attorney, who is ready and willing to handle your case.
This is because the criminal justice system is very delicate and full of technicalities that may seemingly look insignificant to a non-specialist but which has significant consequences in larger matters.
How to Find an Experienced Defense Attorney
We have therefore assembled the following five tips to help you make an informed decision while looking for a criminal defense attorney.
Deep Knowledge of the Law
One of the most outstanding qualities of an experienced criminal defense attorney is that they have a deep knowledge of the law and the criminal justice system at their fingertips. They should know a few things about the most common crimes, be able to tell you how your case would likely pan out and advise you appropriately. Without a good knowledge of the law, a criminal defense attorney might ruin your chances of winning a case and put you at a great risk.
Specialization
Just like we have specialist doctors who handle various medical-related cases, we also have specialist lawyers who deal with cases peculiar to a particular branch of law. So, the more a lawyer specializes, the more efficient they are in that particular field. Would you otherwise compare a lawyer who has handled 10 cases related to different fields of law to an attorney who has dispensed 10 criminal cases? Probably not! The latter would be unarguably more experienced in criminal cases.
Responsiveness
A good criminal defense attorney is swift to action. They understand the need for urgency in dealing with clients’ cases, failure of which would likely spell doom for potential clients. So, a good criminal defense lawyer would take action immediately when they’re contacted in order to save their clients from any possible danger arising mainly from unnecessary delays.
Enthusiasm
A criminal defense lawyer who is not interested in your case has nothing to offer you. It’s just like when you lose your appetite for food. Then, no type or amount of food can easily revive it. That’s exactly what obtains when you approach a criminal lawyer who isn’t interested in your case and you can easily know it from their countenance. Sometimes, you’ll have a good case but your choice of attorney can ruin it from day one because they’re not interested in pursuing your case.
Collaboration
An experienced criminal defense attorney should be able to work with you for the progress of your case. They should be able to seek your opinion from time to time on some pertinent issues related to your case and act accordingly. For example, your attorney will do the heavy lifting for you in a criminal case but it’s up to you to decide a few things for yourself like pleading guilty or going to trial.
Looking for an experienced attorney, especially if you’re involved in a criminal case, can be a real challenge but taking your time before hiring one is even more beneficial.
Lewis Law has experienced criminal defense attorneys ready to help, whether you’re involved in criminal cases like arson, assault and battery, drug possession and distribution, fraud and forgery, malicious wounding, marijuana possession, petit and grand larceny, possession/concealment of firearms and other dangerous weapons, probation violations, prostitution or robbery.
Lewis Law has won over 94% of cases in more than 1,000 court appearances and succeeded in securing the reduction of the sentences of over 340 of those cases. They’re an experienced and innovative criminal defense and injury law firm in Northern Virginia.
Get your free consultation today. For more information or inquiries, call our toll-free number (703) 591-4507 or visit our office at 3925 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 202, Fairfax, VA 22030.
