If you're facing a criminal charge, you can't afford to go it alone. According to Tech Jury, 33% of American adults have a criminal record. You need a reliable, knowledgeable criminal defense attorney that will be on your side. You need to be thoughtful when choosing a lawyer. Choosing the wrong lawyer could have a negative impact on your whole life. Let’s look at some aspects of a good defense attorney.

Responsive

In order for a lawyer to help you with your case, there needs to be a lot of communication. If a lawyer isn’t responsive to you, you aren’t going to get very far. It’s okay for you to have a lot of questions and concerns. A good lawyer will be happy to answer your questions and always address your concerns. It’s also important that you work with a lawyer who can work on your case right away and not leave you waiting.

Specialized

Every lawyer doesn’t have the same specialization. There are so many branches of law and there are different lawyers for different things. A criminal defense lawyer is specially trained to defend individuals who have a criminal charge against them. Be careful to research and make sure the lawyer you’re hiring has what it takes to reach your desired outcome.

Experienced

It helps to have a lawyer who is experienced in the local court system that you'll be tried in. The legal professionals within an area will be familiar with each other and this can sometimes make for an easier case. Having a lawyer come in who is a total stranger to everyone, may not work in your best interest. This is also important because there can be small differences between the way one district does things from another. You want a lawyer that knows the ins and outs of that particular court system.

Recommended

Use your common sense here. Obviously, if someone lost a case under a certain lawyer, they may have nothing good to say about them even if they are a reputable attorney. You should pay attention to the reputation the lawyer has overall. If they have been practicing in your community for some time, they'll have developed a reputation. Pay attention to this and allow it to help inform your decisions.

If you're in need of a reliable criminal defense attorney, please contact Hollander & Hanuka Attorneys at Law today. We have the experience, skills, and resources to help you with your case. Give us a call today.