When you are facing criminal charges, you should have a criminal defense attorney representing you. Investing in an attorney offers huge benefits for your future. Let's take a look at the three key reasons you should hire a criminal defense attorney instead of a public defender for your case.

1. Personalized Attention to Your Case

There are some very talented public defenders that work hard to represent people. However, most are limited in using their skills because they are overburdened with cases. They must push the cases through the courts, so they can clear their calendars. On the other hand, a private attorney is being paid to focus on your case and not rush through it. Public defenders don't have the time to get to know you or the in-depth circumstances of your case. You don't get the personal attention that you deserve when you hire them.

2. Better Outcomes

Private defense attorneys can get better outcomes because they have more time to strategize your defense. According to the American Bar Association, the maximum caseload a public defender should have is about 400 misdemeanor cases and no more than 150 felony cases at one time. However, most public defenders are carrying caseloads of more than 590 cases. This overload of cases can be a huge distraction and result in not getting the best outcomes for every client. A private attorney works toward your outcome goals.

3. Better Overall Services

A private attorney has a vested interest in seeing you get the best outcome for your case. As a private attorney, cases are not assigned to them. They have to earn their clientele, and the best way to earn new clients is to ensure that current and former clients are happy with their service. In other words, a private attorney cares what you think about the services that are provided. Public defenders are too busy to worry about whether you are happy with the services. Cases are assigned to them, and they don't have to market their services.

Having the right criminal defense attorney on your side is critical to the outcome of your case. Don't risk getting a public defender that is too overburdened with other cases. Call an attorney today at Hollander & Hanuka Attorneys At Law to get the legal support you deserve.