{"id":1172,"date":"2019-01-30T15:44:16","date_gmt":"2019-01-30T15:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/?p=1172"},"modified":"2019-01-30T15:44:16","modified_gmt":"2019-01-30T15:44:16","slug":"how-to-hire-a-criminal-defense-attorney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-a-criminal-defense-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hiring a lawyer for your criminal case is not something you\nnecessarily want to do, but it is something you need to do, and as soon as\npossible. A private criminal defense lawyer is your best chance at avoiding the\nmaximum penalties for your criminal charges. If you are new to the legal\nprocess, and have never hired an attorney before, continue reading to a\ncomprehensive guide on how to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step \u2776:<\/strong> Look for Referrals<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The first step in hiring a criminal defense lawyer is\nfinding a reputable law firm to work with. This can be done by utilizing an\nonline business search portal, such as Yelp or Angie\u2019s List. Another great way\nto find a law firm in your area is to ask around. Seek referrals from people\nyou know who have also needed a criminal defense lawyer. Ask them about their\nexperience and whether or not they recommend the firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step \u2777:<\/strong> Filter Your Results<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Once you have collected a list of law firms in your area, it\nis time to filter out the ones that are not well-suited for your particular\ncase, and decide which ones are good candidates. Do this by looking at each law\nfirm\u2019s set of credentials, client testimonials, successful case results, and\noverall experience. You want to take it a step further and determine which law\nfirm retains a lawyer on staff who has specific experience in your type of\ncriminal charges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step \u2778:<\/strong> Schedule an Initial Consultation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Most lawyers, regardless of field, offer free initial\nconsultations to meet and discuss the best strategies for a case. Once you have\nfound and filtered out various law firms, begin contacting the ones you are\nconsidering and ask about initial appointments. If they offer free initial appointments,\nmove forward with scheduling one for yourself to get an up-close feel for the\nlawyer and law firm. Feel free to make initial appointments with other criminal\ndefense lawyers, and then choose who you would like to represent your case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skip the Hassle and Call Attorney David E. Lewis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you do not already have a licensed Indiana criminal defense lawyer<\/a> working on your case, you need one right away. Contact David E. Lewis, Attorney at Law, at 317-636-7514<\/strong> to start building a strong and impactful defense against your criminal charges so that you have a chance at avoiding the maximum penalties for your suspected crimes. Our law firm offers free initial consultations, so there is no out-of-pocket obligations to you. Get started protecting your future, today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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