This year, there are 21,341 licensed attorneys in the State of Connecticut. In the United States, that number jumps to 1,338,678. With those numbers,it’s difficult for someone to know how to choose a lawyer to represent their interests, often in the most desperate of times.
Should you go with the family friend, the attorney you saw on the commercial, or how about the one that promises the lowest rate in the area? If you were having open heart surgery, would you allow your child’s pediatrician to operate on you?
Just as doctors’ practice in specialized areas, so do attorneys.
Choose a Lawyer in the Specialization You Need
From criminal law, corporate, personal injury, or workers compensation, each attorney has their niche. Each attorney has the area of law that they practice most often in and are most comfortable. To be clear, unlike medicine where doctors must have attended advanced training to be cardiac surgeons, all licensed attorneys are able to practice and represent clients in any area. A criminal attorney can represent you in a family matter, just as a probate attorney can walk you through the criminal process. But just because someone can represent you in a certain area, does not always mean that they are the best ones to do so. When it is time to choose a lawyer, find out their experience in the areas of law you need
When the time comes to find an attorney, cheaper is not always better. We all understand budget constraints and problems in the economy. Yet when it is your future at stake, what dollar value does that hold? In the immediate time-frame, could there be jail time away from your life and your loved ones. Over time, you also are dealing with a criminal record as you try and rebuild your life. These are hurdles nobody wants to deal with. Take the time to call multiple attorneys before settling.
Choose a Lawyer You Connect With
Next to experience, the most important factor in selecting an attorney is your ability to connect with that person. This attorney will be standing in front of a judge and speaking on your behalf. You want someone who has your best interest at heart, and who will fight for you. Don’t settle for an attorney that will just plead you out to a lesser charge so they can clear up the rest of their day. Take the time to set a meeting up before hiring an attorney. You want to walk away knowing they are going to fight as hard for your freedom as you would.
Have an experience attorney by your side when you are facing a lawsuit, or a family emergency in probate court, to provide an assurance that your side is being told.
Criminal Law, Choose a Lawyer with a Fine Eye for the Details
If you are arrested and are facing criminal charges, you want an attorney who has experience in handling cases like yours. Not only are they more well versed in laws and procedure in the court room, but they are better suited to go through your case with a fine-tooth comb to look for inconsistencies that will inevitably help the outcome of your case.
If there is something in your police file that was not done properly, it will be for your benefit, but you need an attorney with experience who knows what to look for.
At our firm, we have attorneys who specialize in workers compensation, personal injury, and criminal law. We have made it a point to bring in the most talented attorneys in their areas so we can best represent our clients, whatever their needs may be.
When you need an experienced, professional attorney, contact the Guendelsberger Law Offices LLP at 860-354-4444