I don’t want to make another mistake after being caught for DUI here in Palm Beach so I want to hire an attorney to defend me. Problem is, how would I select a DUI attorney among the available ones who could help me?

Eric

Palm Beach, FL

Certain DUI cases can just be resolved by having a plea bargain and you won’t need an attorney for it but that could end up having more jail time than if you have chosen to hire a DUI attorney.

When selecting a DUI attorney in Palm Beach, it is highly suggested that you hire one who is experienced in defending DUI cases. That attorney should also be one that offers free consultations in order for you to ask the right questions before hiring them. A lot of very good DUI attorneys may not offer free consultations but you can still be able to find ones that do. There are also DUI lawyers that have Websites in which you can learn more about their practice. Before you hire a lawyer to defend you, you must know first you would be contacted regularly about the status of your DUI case. Also, you need to make sure whether that lawyer you talked to will be the one who would handle your case or one of his/her associates. Feel free to ask the lawyer as well as to what the estimate cost of total fees would be.

Keep in mind that the one you choose to defend you on your DUI case can spell all the difference and can help you avoid jail time or pay very high fines. A good DUI attorney would push you to be involved in an AA program so that you can show the courts that you have been transformed. It is also very important that you trust your DUI lawyer and have confidence in him/her and at ease working together.

Should I hire an AV rated Palm Beach DUI attorney?

Maggie

Good question, Maggie.

An AV rated Palm Beach DUI attorney would definitely be your best bet if you’re looking for quality representation. Here are a few things you can get from an AV rated lawyer which wouldn’t be guaranteed among other lawyers.

• assurance of experience–AV rated Palm Beach DUI attorney will always be extremely knowledgeable in their field
• assurance of acclaim–lawyers receive an AV rating from their peers, meaning they are being rated by other experts, who should know a good one when they see them
• assurance of ability–lawyers with good AV ratings have excellent case record, ranging from high success rates to total success rates

There are some obstacles when hiring an AV rated Palm Beach DUI attorney, and most of these stem from the pricing, which tends to be hire when AV ratings are involved. You pay for the service you receive, though, so sometimes it’s best to just grin and bear it and arrange the ways you can. Most lawyers allow for you to make regular payments on your charged amount, and you can also control the amount paid for those who charge by the hour while you’re still in the middle of your case.

–Fashun.

Can you explain to me how to know what to do when hiring a Palm Beach DUI attorney?

Chris

Thanks For asking Chris.

When hiring a Palm Beach DUI attorney, it’s most beneficial to be as inquisitive as possible. ASK! About everything! Remember, you have center stage here, so don’t just take vague statements. You need to hire a lawyer you are comfortable with, and also one that knows their stuff.

Make sure your lawyer defines their experience. When they say they have however many years of experience, in what? In DUI law? If not, then get out. If yes, ask them how many DUI cases they handle, and what percentage that is of their workload. When did they last handle a DUI case, and how did it turn out? Do they stay on top of changes in current laws, do they attend conferences on DUI defense, and so on?

You also have to make sure that they have an understanding of your case and can communicate it to you. If they can’t get their point accross to you, then there’s nothing you can do. They also need to have fair fees for their services, and be able to explain them to you.

–Fashun.