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How to find a reputable DUI Lawyer
Whether you or someone you know has been arrested on because of drunk driving,
finding the best lawyer is a process that can be very time consuming and
stressful for anyone. First off you'll look for someone who is both experienced
and competent. Its also important to find a person who lacks any unethical
practices.
A great way to find a reputable lawyer is to ask for referrals. Whether it is
your family’s lawyer himself who might know other DUI lawyers, or even a family
member who has previously been convicted themselves, there are a number of
different people available to you who can recommend a good lawyer. You could
also go to your local courthouse and request information from baliff or count
clerk. Police officers can also be a great referral source. Simply inquire as to
who they think is the best lawyer they’ve seen or who they might hire if they
were facing DUI charges.
One commonly used referral service that is usually not a good place to look is
the local Bar Association. The reason for this is that a lawyer who wishes to be
placed on the list at the Bar Association only needs to fill out a simple request
form and you will almost always simply be referred to someone random on that
long list.
If you get to the point where nobody can refer you to a good lawyer, you can
search the internet. Not only can you find a good DUI attorney, but you can also
find loads of important information regarding DUI law itself as well as the
procedure, evidence, and penalties wrapped up in the whole process. While
surfing the net, you may encounter numerous internet ads, websites, and
directories. These directories don’t always necessarily mean these people are
the best lawyers for you. They only mean someone has paid the most to have their
advertisements show up on your computer.
The National College for DUI Defense is another great resource. This
establishment has a website including more than 800 lawyers nationwide who are
expertly trained and focus mainly in drunk driving cases. Though it's important
to remember that a membership in this College does not guarantee you any
promises of competence or ethics, it does prove the lawyer's seriousness in DUI
law. One important feature of the College is their noteworthy seminars including
an annual 3-day class held at Harvard Law School. The American Bar Association
deems this seminar as the ONLY organization who is allowed to Board-certify
lawyers as specialists in DUI defense.
You should consider the following when making your decision on what lawyer you
wish to hire:
* What reliable law school did the lawyer receive his creditation from? Did they
gain membership to the National College for DUI Defense? Was he Board-certified?
* When an attorney takes on DUI cases on top of criminal and civil cases, he is
oftentimes not the optimal choice for you. You should definitely ask the
attorney if he specializes only in DUI cases.
* Ask if you can have a written contract that includes all fees as well as
initial costs that would cover any outside fees like court costs, blood
reanalysis tests, etc.
* Does your lawyer have access to a lab taht can reanalyze your blood samples,
witnesses, and breath analysis?
* Does the attorney promise you anything in terms of final outcome? If so, you
may want to keep your options open. Making promises is not only unethical but
specific results are never predictable.
* From A through V, how does the lawyer rank on Martindale-Hubbell International
Directory of Attorneys?
* Check online at the State Bar Association to see if the attorney has had any
complaints?
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