| Attorney Ross Goodman 520 S 4th St, Las Vegas, NV 89101 Phone: (702) 383 – 5088 Fax: (702) 385 – 5088 |
There are many criminal defense
lawyers in Las Vegas and hiring one is no easy task. Here are some of the
questions you should ask your potential criminal defense lawyer to know if he is the right one for your case:
Background/Qualifications
Of course you have to choose a criminal defense lawyer that has an impressive background. You can ask his/her educational background and questions related to the charges he/she has defended. Here some examples:
Of course you have to choose a criminal defense lawyer that has an impressive background. You can ask his/her educational background and questions related to the charges he/she has defended. Here some examples:
· How long have you been practicing criminal defense?
· How many charges similar in my case have you handled?
· Do your clients go to trial?
· How often do you negotiate plea agreements with the prosecutor’s office?
Legal fees
Make sure that you and your Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer are on the same page when it comes to professional and other fees. Some lawyers charge an hourly fee or a flat fee. Although several lawyers have lower rates, it is given that a criminal defense lawyer with an impressive reputation could charge more than the average. Here are some sample questions for your lawyer regarding legal fees:
Make sure that you and your Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer are on the same page when it comes to professional and other fees. Some lawyers charge an hourly fee or a flat fee. Although several lawyers have lower rates, it is given that a criminal defense lawyer with an impressive reputation could charge more than the average. Here are some sample questions for your lawyer regarding legal fees:
· (If the lawyer charges an hourly fee) What is your rate by the hour? Do I have to pay for a retainer fee?
· (If the lawyer charges a flat fee) How much is it? What does it include and does not include? Do I have to pay everything in advance? Is it refundable?
· Are there any other expenses that I have to pay outside your fee? What could they be? Can you provide me an estimate?
Case assessment
A good criminal defense lawyer should be able to give you an idea of what you should expect whether you are charged in a county, state or federal court. Here are some relevant questions you could ask:
A good criminal defense lawyer should be able to give you an idea of what you should expect whether you are charged in a county, state or federal court. Here are some relevant questions you could ask:
· What would you recommend: a guilty plea, a plea agreement or a trial?
· What problems you think we could face in my particular case?
· What are the aspects of my case do you think that could work in my favor?
· Could you walk me through the legal process?
Case management
Your criminal defense lawyer should be able to provide you everything that is happening in your case to avoid confusion which includes how he/she handles the logistics of your case. Here are some sample questions regarding case management:
Your criminal defense lawyer should be able to provide you everything that is happening in your case to avoid confusion which includes how he/she handles the logistics of your case. Here are some sample questions regarding case management:
· Are you the one who will represent me in court? If not, who will it be?
· Can I call you if I have certain concerns or will it be someone else’s responsibility?
· How do you prefer to be reached?
· Do we have to meet regularly? Or will you arrange meetings only if necessary?
Atty. Ross C.
Goodman is one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Las Vegas. If you are
charged with criminal offenses such as domestic violence, DUI and drug crimes,
just call Goodman Law Group at (702)
383-5088 and he will gladly help.