Hiring Your Defense

If you are taken into police custody for a criminal offense, you will immediately find yourself at the mercy of the legal system, and you will probably be feeling confused, less than human, and without hope. Your best chance to maintain your freedom is to make use of your right to remain silent and hire one of the experienced Pittsburgh Criminal Lawyers from Logue Law Group. Our Pittsburgh Federal Criminal Lawyer will explain your charges in detail, as well as the procedures that will be followed in your case. He or she will discuss the defense strategies that fit your case the best, and protect your rights as you go through the criminal law process.

It can be difficult to choose the right lawyer for yourself or a loved one. You need someone who is experienced, trustworthy, and available immediately. You might also need to take into account the cost of the attorney’s services and your impression of his reputation and character. Speaking with the lawyer you think you’d like to hire will assist you in making an informed choice.

The most important things your lawyer should have are experience, skills, and a successful track record in the area in which you require representation. Though there are many factors that you must look at, there are none that, by themselves, can predict the success of your case or the quality of service your attorney gives you. Even experienced lawyers make mistakes that hurt their clients’ cases, and new, inexperienced ones sometimes are able to win an acquittal when all hope seems lost.

You can increase your chances of receiving the best possible outcome in court by hiring a lawyer who:

• Has had success in winning similar cases to yours over the years
• Graduated from a respected law school
• Served as a prosecutor prior to turning his or her skills toward defending cases
• Has received recognition and awards for their work
• Has a good rating with attorney rating sites such as Martindale, Super Lawyers, or Avvo
• Has at least a couple years of experience
• Has never had to face disciplinary action

People are often tempted to call an attorney they know personally—either a family member or a friend—to represent them when they need help. You must make sure, if you do this, that your friend or family member has experience in criminal law, because the methods and procedures used in criminal law are different from any other area. An attorney who deals with wills and trusts might not be a good choice to help you fight a DUI.

You will have to balance hiring a good attorney against the costs of his or her services. Being charged with a crime is expensive. If convicted of the charges, you may need to pay things like court costs, civil restitution fees, and fines. Then, even if you win your case, you must pay your attorney. at Logue Law Group, we generally charge a flat fee, which means you will be charged a single fee for our services. This makes it easier for you to budget. Hiring a lawyer is expensive, but worth the money when your family life, career, and freedom are at stake.

You shouldn’t just blindly hire an attorney because he or she is affordable, hardworking, experienced, and smart. Criminal cases can be lengthy, particularly when an appeal is involved, so you should hire someone that you can trust, who you are comfortable with, and with whom you can have an effective relationship. Also, you need to know that your attorney will have your interests at the forefront of his defense and that he will vigorously pursue every option that might get you a good result.

Because every client, attorney, and case is different, you will need to go with your gut when hiring your Pittsburgh criminal defense attorney. The first time you talk to him or her, try to determine if he or she is really interested in your case and is a good listener. If you feel like the lawyer doesn’t have time for you or would rather discuss fees than your case, he or she may not be the best fit.

at Logue Law Group, our objective is to gain positive case outcomes for our clients via personalized attention and aggressive advocacy. We strongly believe that we are capable of enhancing the chances of a successful outcome for each client by carefully listening to them, discerning what they need, and treating them like people and not merely case numbers. For the attorneys at Logue Law Group, treating our clients the way they should be treated and advocating for them and their interests as they go through the criminal justice system go hand in hand.

Our attorneys have an excellent track record of safeguarding the rights of people charged with various offenses, both criminal and traffic, in Pittsburgh. With their high level experience in representing their clients in all levels of the court system, our attorneys are capable of handling many different types of cases. To learn more, call us today.