There are many myths and misconceptions about hiring a criminal lawyer in Lebanon. And if you’ve never hired one for yourself, you might believe some of the misinformation that’s out there. Here are some common myths about criminal attorneys that people believe along with the truth about those myths.
Criminal attorneys only work when they are in court
Just like any type of attorney, a criminal attorney does most of their work outside of the courtroom. They spend hours and hours researching and investigating your case so they can be prepared to argue it when they are in front of the judge. Attorneys also have to write motions, prepare subpoenas for witnesses and much more before they can even think about going into the courtroom.
Expensive attorneys are the best
Just because you see a criminal lawyer in Lebanon driving a fancy car and wearing fancy suits doesn’t mean they are the best. It just means they charge the most. There are plenty of times when a high-priced criminal attorney has charged their clients a lot of money only to tell them they should plead guilty near the end of the trial. Many of the attorneys that offer a more affordable price are just as good as the higher priced attorneys so don’t be afraid to save some money when hiring a lawyer. Just be sure they are a good fit for your case before you make the final decision to have them represent you in court.
It doesn’t matter which attorney I choose
There are many people who feel that one criminal attorney is just as good as the next one. If that’s the case, it wouldn’t matter which one you hired to represent you in court. But that’s just not true. Some criminal defense attorneys are very aggressive when it comes to arguing for their client. Others use a more laid back and polished approach. But there will be some criminal defense attorneys that just aren’t as diligent or experienced as others. That’s why it’s so important to interview several of them before making your final decision on which one should represent you. By talking to each one individually in person, you can get a sense of how their personality is and how they operate in court. After meeting with a few criminal defense lawyers, you’ll see how different they can be and it will be easier to find the one that’s right for you.
The professionals at the Law Offices of Sodomsky and Nigrini have years of experience in fighting a wide variety of criminal cases. From assault and battery to DUI and much more, we will make sure you get treated fairly in court.
