When you or a loved one need a lawyer for any serious criminal matter, you want to know that the one you choose is the best for your case. The choice of your lawyer can have a significant effect on the lives of you and your loved ones. We understand the time and thought that will be going into this decision and fully support your desire to make an informed choice. To that end, there are several ways to determine the quality of the lawyer you are considering to represent you.
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Another criterion that potential clients often consider is the lawyer’s record of case dismissals or reductions in charges. Again, while this information may be helpful, it does not tell you enough for you to make an informed decision about that lawyer’s capabilities.
Cases get dismissed and charges are reduced for a myriad of reasons, many having nothing to do with the actual performance of the lawyer. Perhaps the complainant did not appear in court or did not want to go forward with the charges. Maybe the charge was reduced or dismissed as part of a standard plea offer that the prosecutor offers in every similarly situated case. A dismissed or reduced case simply does not tell you what the lawyer actually did, if anything, to obtain that result.
Positive reviews can be helpful but they seldom provide enough useful information to help those seeking representation make an informed decision on who they choose to hire. One thing to keep in mind is that reviews are not always necessarily written by the lawyer’s clients. They can come from friends and family. Even when the review is written by an actual client who has worked with a specific lawyer, a positive review may be due to a reason that has no relevance to what you are looking for in a lawyer yourself. For example, the glowing review left by a client who had her speeding ticket dismissed in court will not help someone decide whether that same lawyer is experienced with and capable of handling a felonious assault or drug charge.
Disclaimer: The case results and testimonials provided on this website are illustrative of the matters handled by our firm. These past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future case. Every legal matter is unique and must be evaluated on its own specific facts and circumstances. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.