Licensed Lawyer
The choosing lawyer must be registered in bar council and the national association of criminal defense lawyers. You can also verify the hiring attorney’s details in state bar website. Choose a local attorney will likely more familiar with the courts, judges and prosecutors where your case will be handled. Make sure the attorney is a member in good standing with their state bar.
Lawyer Specialization
This may seem like a simple step, but it’s actually very important to choose a specialized attorney in DUI cases. You need to consider the attorney’s educational background and what area they specialized in. Look for lawyer who attended various training and conferences about DUI.
Success Rate
Look for DUI lawyers who have a good record of successfully defended cases. If a lawyer has a good record of winning cases, then, that can able to obtain a good result in your case also. The highly skilled DUI attorney will increases the success of your case in the trail.
In-Person Consultation
This is one of the best ways to find the lawyers quality and communication skill. Many lawyers offer free consultation to their clients. You have to ask questions the attorney to discuss his success rate, how many cases he has brought to trial, how many he has gotten dismissed, and how many DUI cases has handled.
Attorney Fees
Choose a DUI attorney, who offers affordable fees and provide best legal assistance in your case. Some attorney may charges lower fee but has a large volume of case if they have, may not much time to focus on your case. Make sure if they ask any additional fee excluding attorney’s fees. Sign an agreement with the particular lawyer if possible.