Many people think that all criminal defense attorneys in New York are created equal, but that is simply not true. You need to know which questions to ask potential attorneys who may represent you so that you can find the good ones. If the police have recently arrested you for a DUI and you want to fight your charges, you need to find a DUI attorney quickly. Follow our tips to find one that will represent you and defend your rights.
How To Hire The Right DUI Attorney In New York
After you’ve collected a few names of DUI attorneys, set up some appointments to meet with them. You should learn the following during your meeting with them:
- What is their background? Experience? How many DUI cases have they successfully worked?
- Discuss your options with the attorney. Do they have any possible strategies for you?
- By the end of the meeting, you should be able to determine whether the attorney is the type of attorney you want representing you.
If you found that one or more of the attorneys you want to meet with is too busy to meet with you in person, and you have to meet with the office staff instead, don’t be put off by this. Good lawyers are busy lawyers. When meeting with a lawyer’s staff, bring the following:
- Any court documents that will help spell out the charges you’re facing.
- Your next court date.
- All bail paperwork.
- Your police report, if possible.
- Any other paperwork the police may have given to you, such as a search inventory report.
If you’re looking for a criminal defense attorney to represent you in your DUI case, call Lisa Pelosi to set up an appointment. We’re here to help.
