READER QUESTION:

What do I need to know when hiring a Jacksonville DUI attorney?

Tonya

Good question, Tanya.

You know, even if you go into your consultation armed with correct information, knowing the right questions is still one of the most important things in the process of hiring a Jacksonville DUI attorney. Here are a couple of suggestions. Bring a notepad!

• Ask the lawyer for the number of drunk driving cases s/he has taken to court.
• Are you a scholar in DUI law (i.e. are you published?)?
• Has someone in your firm been experienced in showing police how to perform FSTs (field sobriety tests)?
• How much of your time do you spend on defending DUI cases?
• Do you regularly attend or conduct seminars on drunk driving case law and defense?
• Do you or any of your employees have any experience in prosecution of DUI cases?

This is just a short list, which should be taken along with ratings, references, and other factors, but it will give you a good look into whether hiring a Jacksonville DUI attorney from this particular law firm is a good idea for you.

–Fashun