How do I find an Attorney and what will be Charged?
Most professionals specialize in a certain fields. In the medical field, some doctors are heart doctors, some are cancer doctors. The same is true for attorneys.
Since you are faced with a criminal charge you should look for an attorney that handles criminal cases. You should look at that attorney's experience and background. Money may be an issue, will the attorney work out a payment plan.
You do not want to go into a criminal trial with an attorney that specializes in non criminal issues.
No attorney can give you a guarantee on the outcome of your case; however, retaining an attorney that handles criminal defense cases daily can increase the chances of a favorable outcome. You are placing you future on your attorney?s experience and knowledge, if you do not feel comfortable with that attorney you should find an attorney you do feel comfortable with.
Resolving your criminal charge favorably should be very important to you and you should want your attorney to take it as important as you do, but you should understand that the attorney should be compensated for his efforts and there is a time commitment involved.
Attorney's fees vary depending on the reputation and experience of the lawyer and the area of his practice. An attorney who does not have to travel out of his County may be able to charge a lesser fee because of less travel time and familiarity with the practice in that particular court house.
Unlike civil attorneys, criminal attorneys do not work on a contingent fee basis so most attorneys charge a flat retainer fee. That fee usually does not cover intensive investigations or a trial fee. Trial fee should be negotiated after the case is reviewed. Do you want to pay a trial fee up front if the case is best handled in another manner?
Most attorneys? fees are bases upon the amount of time involved. The minimum time is usually no less than 5 hours to review the case, meet with the District attorney, review the applicable criminal statutes and case law and then to meet with the client and review the case and explain to the client the possible choices. Often even simple cases require more hours.
If you are looking for an attorney who is inexpensive, is your case really getting the attention is should be receiving.
Think of what you want in a criminal defense attorney that is going to court to take care of your very important personal matters. Would you like that Attorney to have some type of investigative background so they can review and analyze the evidence against you? Would you like that attorney to have trial experience so he can review the law and give you competent advice on how to proceed? Would you like that attorney to have experience in more than one side of the law to give you a well rounded opinion?
I have over 15 year?s investigative experience as a police officer and was the sergeant over the physical evidence unit, which the current CSI television shows are portraying. I was an assistant district attorney in Dallas County for over three years handling all types of misdemeanor and felony charges. I was an associate judge in the City of Dallas for over three years handling all types of municipal offenses. I have been a criminal defense attorney since 1998 and have assisted hundreds of citizens with their criminal cases.
If you feel I have the experience you want in an attorney to assist you with your criminal charge call me at 214-363-6136 to set up an appointment
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