The Law Office of Christopher H. Cessna www.cessnalaw.com Few offenses in America’s criminal justice system (including murder trials) call for greater attorney expertise than cases involving driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Properly defending a DUI case is just as complex as defending any “DNA murder” case because DUIs almost always involve scientific evidence (the chemical evidence obtained from you such as breath or blood samples and even the standardized field sobriety …
Hiring the perfect DUI/DWI lawyer to represent you in your DUI case can be a challenge with so many lawyers to choose from. It’s already bad enough that you have to cope with the idea of being arrested and thinking about the next step to take. You conduct searches on the internet for a DUI lawyer and ask friends for referrals, but how do you really know if this will be the right lawyer to represent you? Here are a few questions to ask yourself before you hire a San Diego DUI lawyer to represent you:
1. How long has he/she been practicing DUI/DWI defense? It’s important to know what kind of experience your DUI lawyer has had. Naturally, the more experienced they are, the better they are at finding information and resources to help you with your case.
2. Is the lawyer easily accessible? Can you contact him/her by phone and email without having to go through the run-around? If you have to answer to a lawyer’s secretary all the time, then you’re working with the wrong person.
3. Will the lawyer be in court with you or will he/she send an assistant? It’s important to have someone in court with you whom you trust will represent you well.
4. Is he/she approachable and easy to talk to? How do you feel when you’re interacting with the DUI lawyer? You want to hire a San Diego DUI lawyer who is open and honest with you.
Take your time when hiring a DUI lawyer and don’t hire based on price. Your future and driver’s license are at stake here! You want someone who will represent you to the best of their ability and has a sincere desire to help you.
