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    • Disability
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    • DUI / Traffic
    • Worker’s Compensation
    • Medical Malpractice
    • Wrongful Death
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How to Find a Criminal Defense Lawyer
Call Florence Office
(843) 407-1583
Call Summerville Office:
(843) 900-2020
  • HOME
  • OUR FIRM
    • David M. Smith
    • Gregory D. Ammons
    • Joshua T. Howle
    • Brice E. Ricker
    • Marsh A. Julian
    • Meet our Team
    • In The News
  • PRACTICE AREAS
    • Family Law
      • Divorce
      • Equitable Apportionment
      • Alimony
      • Custody
      • Visitation
      • Child Support
      • Adoption/Termination Of Parental Rights
      • DSS Actions
      • Guardian ad litem Services
      • Family Court Mediation
    • Probate
    • Civil Litigation
      • Construction Dispute
        • Construction Defect
        • Mechanic’s Lien
      • Contract Disputes
        • Breach of Contract
        • Legal Remedies
      • HOA Disputes
      • Non-Compete Disputes
      • Property Damage
      • Unfair Trade Practices
      • Lemon Law
    • Personal Injury
    • Disability
    • Criminal Defense
    • DUI / Traffic
    • Worker’s Compensation
    • Medical Malpractice
    • Wrongful Death
  • WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
  • PAY BILL
  • FAQ
    • BLOG
  • LOCATIONS
    • FLORENCE OFFICE
    • SUMMERVILLE OFFICE
  • CONTACT

It is essential to have an excellent lawyer when facing a criminal charge. Therefore you should consider finding the best criminal defense lawyer as your representation in the court of law. Attorneys have different ways of handling criminal defense. It means that some might handle your case successfully while others may fail.

 

The process of looking for an attorney can seem disheartening, especially if you’re dealing with the chain reactions of a criminal charge. It signifies the importance of learning how to find a criminal defense lawyer, as discussed below.

 

1) A Lawyer Should Be Responsive

 

Criminal charges are usually fastened. If you waste more time, you may face charges without an attorney. Ensure you look for lawyers with fast responses. A good lawyer should arrange to meet you within a day. If you find a lawyer quick to respond to your emails and phone calls, they will probably defend you well in court.

 

2) Choose a Lawyer with Experience in the Local Courts

 

A lawyer known in a specific law court will probably defend you well. It is because of their relationships and connections with the local courts. All the judges operate differently. Therefore, an attorney who’s visited a specific court knows how to dismiss a charge. Such a lawyer already knows what the judge needs to hear.

 

3) Choose an Attorney Who Has Specialized in Criminal Law

 

Although the lawyers don’t practice criminal law exclusively, some specialize in some ways. Attorneys usually publish their information on their websites; you can check your interested lawyer’s details. A criminal lawyer will feature criminal law on their websites.

 

Regular involvement in something usually allows one to master it. If an attorney has previously handled a criminal charge, then they are the possible best defenses.

 

4) Ask for Referrals

 

It is among the best ways of finding the right lawyer. Your family, friends, or colleagues can link you with good lawyers. People close to you might have experience with lawyer dealings and will, therefore, give you insight into how the lawyer will handle your case.

 

You may also know other lawyers who don’t practice criminal law. They can still direct you to the best criminal lawyers. Listening to word of mouth can be a significant way of knowing an honest opinion.

 

5) Check Credible Sources

 

In today’s world, one can find all information online. However, some information might be from reputable sources, while others might be fake. Consider checking your state’s bar to see the formal records of the lawyer you want to hire.

 

Some websites such as Facebook and Google+ have barred attorneys from extracting negative reviews on their posts. Use them to know what other clients experienced with them before taking the next step.

 

Final Word

 

There are many other ways of finding criminal defense lawyers. Please do more research and meet the attorney you want in person. Ask them questions so that you can protect your interests.

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