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How do I know I'm getting the best attorney?
Finding and choosing a DUI lawyer in a California drunk driving case can be a difficult process. Consider that DUI defense is a technical and highly specialized field and ask the following questions:
- Does the lawyer handle drinking and driving cases?
- Does the lawyer have access to technical expert witnesses in police procedures and blood/breath analysis? Will blood samples be reanalyzed by a lab?
- Does the attorney make promises as to the results he can get in the case? This is something no ethical attorney would do, as specific results are unpredictable.
- Are fees fully explained and set forth in a written contract? Is the fee simply an initial retainer, or is it all inclusive? Do the fees cover such "extras" as the DMV license hearing, expert testimony, blood reanalysis, trial, subpoena costs, etc.?
- Have there been any State Bar complaints or actions of discipline against the attorney? (You can check at the State Bar website)
- Is the lawyer a member of the National College for DUI Defense? Is he a member of the California DUI (Deuce) Defenders?
- Will the attorney, or the attorney's firm handle the case, or are you being sent to another firm for handling for a fee?
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