QUESTION
Should I retain a lawyer's services for something that may never happen?
Asked on Jun 25th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Washington
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I recently attended a NRA course called PERSONAL PROTECTION IN THE HOME. The program included a three hour presentation by a John Chapman. One of his recommendations was, in the event that you were forced to use deadly force to protect yourself or home was to call your lawyer after you called 911. I have just moved to the area and do not have a family lawyer. I have a friend who is a lawyer but his practice is civil law. How do I pick and retain a good lawyer?
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Francis John Cowhig
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Ask your friend for a referral to a good criminal defense attorney.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2015 at 5:16 AM
Ask yourself 3 things: - Will this lawyer actually be the one representing you? Or does this lawyer simply pass the case off to "one" of the associates. - Does this lawyer specialize in the field at issue? Or does this lawyer take whatever walks in the door? -Is the quoted fee the "actual" fee that you will be paying? Or are there plenty of hidden fees that will hit you when you don?t simply plead guilty?
Answered on Jun 25th, 2015 at 10:39 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
You do not need to retain a standby attorney. Just refuse to make a statement of any kind. You can retain an attorney afterwards. A good resource for criminal attorneys is Avvo.com.
Answered on Jun 25th, 2015 at 4:21 PM