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Ten Rules when Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney

By Shawn Matlock

For most people, being involved in the criminal justice system is likely the most stressful, intimidating, and potentially ruinous situation within which they have ever found themselves.  People like this have likely never had a use for a criminal defense attorney, and often this is obvious in the manner in which they hire their attorneys.  They don't know where to turn, and make a rash decision that will dramatically affect their case.Of course, there are those that are no strangers to the courthouse, who seek only the path of least resistance when it comes to their cases.  These people either assume they will receive a court-appointed attorney, or manage to scrape up the $500 for a felony case.  This little bit of advice is not for them.  For those that actually care about the outcome to their case, and want to ensure the best possible representation, allow me to provide another Top Ten List;  The Top Ten Things to Keep in Mind When Hiring a  Criminal Defense Attorney...continue to full post

Full post as published by The Matlock Blog on April 23, 2009 (boomark / email).