Please describe why an individual would want to ask these questions. Convincing/Persuasive writing style- convince reader that they need to ask these q’s.
Please number your descriptions as per the corresponding question. Please do not use the questions in the text you submit.
1. What challenges does my case present?
While every DUI case brings its own challenges to your lawyer should be able to explain what challenges he feels you face and what that could mean for the outcome of your case.
2. What will be the ruling on my case?
This is one of those trick questions; it is almost always impossible to be sure how a case will turn out. All your Arizona DUI lawyer should promise you is to do the best they can in defending you. Make sure you tell him everything and then some. Something you think is minor might not be and make the difference in your ruling. Be honest, even before a lawyer agrees to take your case you have attorney-client privilege, which means nothing you say can be used against you.
3. How many years have you practiced law?
Knowing how many years your lawyer has been in practice will tell you about his experience but make sure you ask what they’ve done all those years. If they mostly represented people on narcotics charges for example they won’t know the ins and outs of the DUI laws and system the way a lawyer who has specialized in DUI for many years will. Also, make sure that the lawyer you are having the consultation with is actually handling your case. If someone else in the office will be ask to meet them .
4. How much experience do you have representing individuals charged with DUI?
You do not want a lawyer who feels your case is something new to try. You want someone able to do the best job for you. You should leave his office feeling that he has expertise and experience in DUI law.
5. Have you had a case specifically like mine before?
Although attorney-client privilege might limit what a lawyer can tell you about a case like yours he may have handled he should be able to tell you the outcome of similar cases.
6. How many of your cases have been brought to jury trial?
Whether or not your case needs to go to a jury trial depends on many factors, make sure your lawyer has trial experience because you might need him to have it to get the judgment you deserve.
7. What are the costs incurred by your clients including all legal fees…such as investigators, expert opinions, or anything else?
When it comes to lawyers fees they vary greatly sometimes, just because a lawyer charges more does not necessarily mean they are better. The lawyer should be able to tell you up front what he feels your case will cost and if he sees any particulars that might make that cost rise during the process. Your initial consultation is usually free. Also, make sure you find out about how your lawyer plans to keep you informed of developments in your case.
8. How many of your DUI clients plead guilty?
If your lawyer tells you a number of his clients plead guilty without a guarantee of a significantly reduced sentence go the other way. Most of the cases he handles should not be pleading guilty; it is the easy way out for him.