There is not an easy answer to this question, but here are some suggestions 1. Make sure you are comfortable with your lawyer and you trust them. Before you go meet with them, do your homework. Research their name and look at the reviews they have. 2. You should always sit down with the attorney before you hire them. Most attorney’s offer a free consultation. 3. During the free session, did they really ask you about your case? Did they ask detailed facts about your case and about your background? Did they walk you through the process and went over possible outcomes? This is important because it tells you the difference between an attorney who really cares about your case versus a lawyer who just wants to bring you into his/her office under the pretext of a free consultation just to make a sale. It is also important, because it is generally an indication of how the attorney will treat your case after you hire them. 4. Be aware of attorneys that promise you an outcome before they even signed on to your case. For example, some attorneys will promise you a dismissal if you hire them. A defense attorney cannot dismiss a case. That usually rests in the hands of the prosecutor. In some cases, a judge can suppress evidence, which will leave the prosecutor no choice but to dismiss the case. What a good attorney will do is review all the evidence and make sure all the evidence was obtained properly. If it was not, then it is the job of the attorney to fight to get it suppressed.

Yes, I am fluent in Spanish

My first consultation is free. I will sit down with you and discuss the facts of your case, and what your options are

Yes. I accept payment plans. I require a down payment, and the rest will be paid in monthly pa

There are many attorneys out there that will take your case, but not all attorneys will give you the best possible representation. Most attorneys will have areas that they specialize in. That means that they have handled many cases in that particular area and are able to identify problems that an attorney that specializes in another area can’t. An even bigger advantage, is an attorney who has been on both sides of the fence. For example, a defense attorney who is a former prosecutor will give you the advantage of (1) knowing how things work on the inside, how prosecutors handle their cases, (2) use that information, and the experience they have to easily identify problems and get the best result for you. So, if you have a criminal case, you should hire a lawyer who specializes in criminal law. On the same token, if you have a civil matter, you should hire an attorney who specializes in civil law.

If you get arrested, ask for an attorney and do not answer any questions or make any statements. Don’t be rude to the officers, but politely tell the officers that you don’t want to talk to them. As soon as you post bond, consult with a defense attorney. If you cannot post bond, ask a family member or a friend to contact an attorney for you.

The best thing you can do is not to answer any questions, consent to any search, and do not talk about your case to anyone other than your attorney