When your back is up against the wall with a serious charge, who are you calling? You need to find the right criminal defense attorney to give you a fair shot and the trial you deserve. But, what goes into finding the right defense attorney for your case?
At the Law Offices of Garrett T. Ogata, we are committed to helping you find the right representation for your case.
Many of our clients aren’t sure what they are looking for, so we help them narrow it down. Our team wants to help other clients understand this approach to find the right representation. So, we are offering this quick guide for choosing the right criminal defense attorney for your situation.
What Makes a Difference When Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney?
Regardless of your alleged crime, you should have someone on your side. Here are a few questions to ask when hiring a criminal defense lawyer.
Do They Have Experience in Criminal Defense?
When facing a criminal charge, it’s important to seek the help and guidance of an attorney who not only knows the law, but has extensive experience standing up for clients in criminal defense matters – particularly those related to your unique case.
Having someone who understands state criminal law, how to navigate local legal procedures and has experience defending clients during life-changing criminal defense cases ensures you have the representation you need to achieve the best outcome possible. When seeking an attorney for your criminal defense case, experience is essential.
Do They Offer a Free Consultation?
Does the attorney your hiring offer a free consultation?
It may not seem like much, but a free, one-on-one consultation can make a world of difference when it comes to determining the best path forward for your unique situation.
A free session provides the opportunity to discuss your situation with a criminal defense lawyer, as well as to evaluate the attorney before taking the next step. It also allows that professional to assess your case and build a clearer picture of the charges and case you’re facing–all at no charge to you.
At the Law Offices of Garrett Ogata, we provide a free, one-on-one consultation to every prospective client, taking the time to evaluate your case, understand your concerns and ensure you know your rights before moving forward. We also use this opportunity to deliver an honest, personalized assessment of your situation and deliver the advice and counsel you need to make the right decision for you.
Are They Detail Oriented?
Filing paperwork on time, gathering case details and showing up on time are just a few small parts of the lawyer’s job. You trust us to pay attention and get these small elements of your case right. It’s important that things don’t slip between the cracks or get carelessly forgotten in the process.
This should include treating your information with the utmost care. If your lawyer isn’t good with handling details, they could disclose your case with external parties who have no business learning about your case. Red flags would include a lawyer who is too open about past cases they’ve covered or a lawyer who seems scrambled and struggling to keep track of the details.
Do They Provide a Judgment Free Zone, One Free of Bias?
Choosing the right criminal defense attorney means finding a professional without judgment or bias–someone dedicated to handling your case and managing the process no matter the nature or severity of the allegations.
When seeking an attorney for your criminal matter, you want to know they’ll always provide the advice, counsel and support needed to pursue the best results possible
From arrest warrants and drug charges to matters of domestic violence, assault, manslaughter and other serious crimes, Garrett T. Ogata and his team provide bias-free defense in every criminal matter, ensuring clients get dedicated representation in every case.
Why Hire an Attorney like Garrett Ogata for Your Case?
You may wonder if you should just represent yourself for a smaller case. Something like a suspension of your license may be automatically triggered, but a lawyer can often get the sentence reduced so you don’t have to serve the full suspension. Someone from a firm like the Law Offices of Garrett Ogata may be able to help you get a restricted license to avoid further issues that occur when driving with a suspended license.
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