Best questions to ask a criminal lawyer before handing over your money.
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What is your fee based on?
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What is the maximum sentence for my case?
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If case goes to trial, will you be the attorney handling the trial?
The attorney who signs you up may not be the one who is handling your case.
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How many years have you handled criminal cases?
Twenty years as an attorney is different than twenty years handling criminal law.
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Are you certified?
Certified attorneys are tested and have minimum number of trials.
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How many trials have you completed within the last year?
Get an idea of attorney’s current experience.
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What percentage of your practice is devoted to criminal law?
The higher a percentage, the more current experience.
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How many cases similar to mine, have you handled?
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How many suppression motions have you done?
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What type of criminal cases do you usually handle?
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Do you belong to any professional organizations?
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Who will be handling my case?
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What are their credentials and experience in cases like mine?
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Are there additional costs for experts? Investigators?
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How often do you practice in this court?
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Do you handle other types of law?
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Have you ever been disciplined?
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What is your policy on returning phone calls?
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Are there any steps I should take now to assist in my case?
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How do most of your cases resolve?
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What type of continuing education do you attend?
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What is your strategy for this case?
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What were are your trials results?
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