Finding one of the best criminal defense attorneys in San Diego depends on several important factors.
Experience
When searching for the best criminal defense attorney, one of the most important factors is legal experience.
An attorney’s legal experience should include many years of work, at least 15 years, not just in an office but actually inside the courts.
Experience should include a comprehensive combination of investigating cases, contacting witnesses, preparing and filing motions, achieving excellent plea bargains, winning trials, and doing appeals
There is no substitute for experience.
Reputation
An excellent criminal defense lawyer should enjoy a strong reputation with the judges and the prosecutors. Often times the good credibility of a lawyer will provide a good impression of a client, particularly if the lawyer has compassion for the client.
You may also rely on a lawyer’s reputation in the community and feedback from previous clients.
Professional Full Service
Also a good lawyer should be ready to serve his clients and their family members at all times, especially since legal problems can occur at any unexpected moment.
You should be able to contact your lawyer 24/7.
Meet the Lawyer in Person
You should meet the lawyer in person and see what your first impression is of the office and the lawyer. The lawyer’s office should be professional and well organized with helpful and friendly staff.
During the meeting with the lawyer, you should ask questions that are important to you and expect good answers.
The lawyer should speak clearly and be friendly, but should also be serious, strong and have a firm grasp of the applicable law or criminal charges that you are facing.
Legal Fees
Finally, the legal fees must be reasonable for the legal matter at hand. You should remember that good results can cost money, so the temptation of paying a small fee may not be wise. On the other hand, the legal fee should not be disproportionately high for the type of case at issue.
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