How Do You Choose a Defense Attorney?

As you’re filtering through pages and pages of defense attorneys, first look at reviews from past clients. When you call a law office, they will of course tell you that they are successful, have years of experience, and that they will truly treat your case like their own, but until you get the opinion of past clients, it can be hard to tell what is just fluff. Ask past clients about their overall experience, if the case was successful, how their lawyer interacted with them, if they worked with anyone else at the firm, and anything else that would help you feel comfortable hiring them.

If a potential criminal defense attorney won’t give you referral contact information so you can actually talk to a past client, it may be best to move on. You can read our defense attorney reviews here, or skim through results from past cases. Contact us if you want to speak to a past client directly.

Criminal defense attorneys work with a lot of clients, but that doesn’t give them an excuse to not take the time to understand the whole picture, which includes not only the specifics of the case, but also how it is affecting you and your family. Having an aggressive and focused lawyer is something that you want to look for, but it’s also a balance of having a level of compassion as well. The entire process will go much smoother if you are able to create an open and honest relationship with your lawyer. If they are too busy to listen to the details and facts of the case, or questions and concerns you may have, they may not provide the service you need.

The criminal law attorney’s at Donahue take the time to carefully examine every case, meeting with each client to fully understand all of the facts, carefully creating a strategy that will lead to the best outcome. We know that this is a hard time for you, and we are on your side. Your success is our success.

How you communicate with your lawyer is also essential. If you have questions and are unable to reach your lawyer or at least their support staff, your confidence in them will be quickly lost. During an initial conversation, set up clear expectations regarding how regularly you will be in contact with each other, the best way to contact them, and what to do in the case of an emergency.

If you need a great criminal defense attorney or DUII attorney in Bend, Oregon, get in touch with Donahue Law Firm. Our team of lawyers and support staff are dedicated to fighting for people’s rights. We are more than happy to answer any questions you may have and show you that we have what it takes to defend your case.