dimanche 26 janvier 2014

Choosing A Columbus DUI Lawyer

By Eliza Mendoza


An individual ought to start the process of hiring a Columbus DUI lawyer as soon as he has been arrested. The same case also applies for when a relative or close friend has been arrested for the same. The number of lawyers practicing in this field is very many. You therefore need to take your time when making your selection in order to ensure you get the best lawyer.

Good and experienced lawyers often have a slight advantage over their colleagues. They make publications informing potential clients on what this type of law is all about. An attorney who has a few publications under his belt is considered to be authoritative and experienced than the one without.

Seek to know how many jury trials the lawyer and his firm have handled in the past year or so. There are many professionals who claim to be great but once hired, they advise their clients that their cases are not winnable. The number of jury trials and wins recorded will let you know what type of professional you are dealing with.

Before being arrested, a person will often be given a field sobriety test by the police. An attorney who has taken the field sobriety test will know tricks that can be used to defeat the case against you. You may therefore end up being freed.

The NCCD is a college where only the best lawyers go for further training. In order for any attorney to go there for training, he must be recommended by at least two judges. You will therefore need to check whether he is certified.

Lawyers who have had the chance to lecture their colleagues can also be considered. In order to get such an opportunity, it will mean that the other lawyers consider him or her an expert in this area. He is therefore a professional who is well equipped to offer representation.

Information on how many times appeals have been made by a professional on behalf of his client is also important. Only the best and most qualified lawyers have the skills, energy and legal know how on to successfully make an appeal. Appeals can lead to the reversal of a suspension that had already been issued.

Determine how many new cases are brought to the firm each year. You can also inquire on how the cases come to be. Seek to know whether they are referrals from former clients or not. The more in demand a firm is, the more it shows that clients have a lot of trust in the capabilities of the professionals.

The location where all consultations are held with the lawyer will also matter. Be wary of lawyers who do not want you to visit their offices. Even though phone consultations may be necessary, at one point during your consultations, you will need to meet at the offices of your lawyer.

A Columbus DUI lawyer ought to have a number of testimonials to share with you. These are testimonials that have been made by past clients that he has had the opportunity to work with. An appraisal that has been given in the past could also come in handy when determining whether to hire him or not.




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