Mistake #1: Hiring an attorney without extensive experience in the field of criminal law. Mistake #2: Hiring an attorney who is not licensed to practice law before all state and federal courts in your state, as well as before the United States Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mistake #3: Hiring an attorney who is not a member of professional associations such as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, American Bar Association and Association of Trial Lawyers of America, as well as the trial lawyers and bar associations from your state. Mistake #4: Hiring an attorney who isn’t honest in explaining his fees and what’s included upfront. Mistake #5: Hiring an attorney without knowing who will represent you in court. Mistake #6: Hiring an attorney who you don’t feel comfortable with or someone who you don’t feel confident in his abilities to assist you. Mistake #7: Hiring an attorney you don’t trust. Mistake #8: Hiring the lowest priced attorney. Mistake #9: Hiring an attorney who isn’t upfront about the merits of your case. Mistake #10: Hiring an attorney who doesn’t have an excellent reputation with his clients and the entire legal community. Mistake #11: Hiring an attorney who doesn’t take the time to listen carefully to your needs. Resource Box
Frederick D. Paoletti, Jr. is the founding principal of Paoletti & Gusmano Attorneys at Law, a criminal defense and personal injury firm located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more articles related to protecting yourself during personal injury and criminal situations, please visit <http://www.paolettilaw.net>;
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