When you’re arrested, you don’t have much time to find the best criminal defense attorney for your case. Finding the right attorney can be the most important decision you make for your case and yet you want to do so sooner rather than later. Today we’re going to simplify the process for you: Consider these five things and then reach out to Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 for a free legal consultation.
- Chose an experienced attorney
- Choose an attorney you feel confident with
- Choose an attorney that communicates with you
- Choose an attorney who proves to be professional
- Watch out for guarantees
If you listen to nothing else, listen to this: You need an experienced attorney. You may have a friend of the family who’s an attorney but doesn’t generally practice criminal law. You may have an attorney that’s just passed the bar and is eager to get to work. The unfortunate truth is that if the crimes against you are serious then you need an attorney with the experience to fight them.
You’re not making a friend – you don’t need to like your attorney. However, you do need to trust them and you do need to have confidence in them. If you feel uncomfortable telling your attorney personal details that are important to your case, then you can end up in worse trouble when things come up during the trial. Choose an attorney that you have a personal connection with so that you can trust and believe in them.
One of the biggest issues a person may have with their attorney is that they can’t ever get them on the phone. When you speak with an attorney for the first time, ask them how you’ll be communicating. Ask them if you call and leave a message with their secretary if they’ll get back to you. Ask what the expected turn-around time should be for your call to be returned. If you don’t like what you hear, then go to an attorney who will communicate the way you need them to.
Remember that your attorney is representing you. You want to assure that your attorney is professional and polished. The way the attorney carries themselves and the way they present themselves is essential whether you’re facing a judge or a jury.
Some attorneys will guarantee certain outcomes. For example, they may guarantee that they can get your charge of grand theft reduced to petty theft. This may sound great in theory but the reality is that no attorney can guarantee anything. At Law Office of Michael L. Fell, we can go over your options, offer our advice, let you know what we think is most likely, and fight for the best possible outcome, but we can’t guarantee an outcome. Too much is simply out of our hands.
If you’re ready to talk to an attorney who has the experience you need, offers exceptional communication, and will work tirelessly for you then you’re ready to call (949) 585-9055 to talk to Law Office of Michael L. Fell.