More than 7.8 million people live on Long Island, and even more live in the surrounding area. With such a high concentration of residents, it’s only natural that there is a large number of criminal defense attorneys out there to choose from when you’re facing a criminal charge. Finding the right one is important, and we believe that if you take a look at some of the key guidelines to choosing the best one for you you’ll see why we’re a great choice.
Here’s a look at some of the steps you can take to help ease your mind and know that you’ve chosen the best defense attorney for your needs.
- Start by finding one that’s nearby. Suffolk County residents shouldn’t have to travel across the city to visit their lawyer’s office. You’ll want one who’s local so there are fewer hassles involved in the process.
- Make sure that the criminal defense attorney you’re thinking of using actually handles your type of law. Do they have experience with shoplifting defense? What about a DWI defense? Think about the crime you’re charged with and make sure that your lawyer has handled that kind of defense.
- Experience in general matters. While everyone needs to start somewhere, you need a law firm that has several experienced team members to advise the newer ones. That combined experience makes a big difference when it comes to getting the best results from your defense.
- Also take a look at the reputation of the attorney and what past clients have said about them. A quick online search will tell you a lot about an attorney and help you know that you’ve found the best one for your specific defense needs.
- Finally, trust your gut. Once you have your initial meeting with your attorney you should have a solid idea as to whether or not you like them and trust them. If you don’t feel comfortable with them, you should look elsewhere to find one that you like better.
If you’ll keep these five basic steps in mind you should be able to find the right attorney for you. We fit all of the criteria and then some, so if you’re facing a criminal charge don’t hesitate to contact our law offices to find out more about how we can help defend you. Your defense matters, and it deserves the best lawyer available to you.