{"id":1889,"date":"2017-03-04T11:26:05","date_gmt":"2017-03-04T11:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/?p=1889"},"modified":"2017-03-04T11:26:05","modified_gmt":"2017-03-04T11:26:05","slug":"5-factors-to-consider-when-determining-the-eligibility-of-your-potential-dui-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/5-factors-to-consider-when-determining-the-eligibility-of-your-potential-dui-lawyer","title":{"rendered":"5 Factors to Consider When Determining the Eligibility of Your Potential DUI Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this Article<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/5-factors-to-consider-when-determining-the-eligibility-of-your-potential-dui-lawyer\/#Once_you_have_the_potential_attorney_list_consider_the_following_factors_for_eligibility\" >Once you have the potential attorney list, consider the following factors for eligibility:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/5-factors-to-consider-when-determining-the-eligibility-of-your-potential-dui-lawyer\/#Their_experience\" >Their experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/5-factors-to-consider-when-determining-the-eligibility-of-your-potential-dui-lawyer\/#State_differences\" >State differences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/5-factors-to-consider-when-determining-the-eligibility-of-your-potential-dui-lawyer\/#Disbarment_and_ethical_records\" >Disbarment and ethical records<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/5-factors-to-consider-when-determining-the-eligibility-of-your-potential-dui-lawyer\/#Social_media_profiles\" >Social media profiles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1websdirectory.com\/blog\/5-factors-to-consider-when-determining-the-eligibility-of-your-potential-dui-lawyer\/#Education_history_training_and_DUI_experience\" >Education history, training,\u00a0and DUI experience<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Your friends, acquaintances, colleagues, online searches, and the state directories are great sources of information on the best DUI lawyers in your state and for your case. However, getting the list, including the name or names received from lawyers you previously worked with, isn\u2019t enough. That is just the tip of the iceberg and you\u2019ve got a lot more to do to get the representation you deserve to protect your personal and professional life.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Once_you_have_the_potential_attorney_list_consider_the_following_factors_for_eligibility\"><\/span>Once you have the potential attorney list, consider the following factors for eligibility:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Their_experience\"><\/span>Their experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This is a make or a break factor when hiring a DUI attorney. Experience is important for DUI lawyers because it means that one knows how to go about evidence, talk in court, or how to expedite test results.<\/p>\n<p>The first tell-tale sign of an experienced lawyer is their licensing. The bar only admits lawyers they trust with cases. As you interview that lawyer, ask them for their previous experiences. Cases handled too long ago, too widely spaced out or too few cases should raise a flag. Don\u2019t hire a lawyer just because they have \u201cEsq.\u201d in their letterhead.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State_differences\"><\/span>State differences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>What happens when you come across the best attorney whose only limitation is the state they are registered and licensed to work at? Rather than dumping this lawyer, ask them if they can hire a co-counsel from your state. The downside with this option is the cost. You may pay more than you would a local lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>Hiring a local lawyer is highly recommended. Besides affordability, these lawyers are familiar with the local courts, the prosecutors, and judges. Since the judge knows the lawyer, he or she will accord them the respect they deserve. This also means that you\u2019ll receive a lighter punishment if you are found guilty.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disbarment_and_ethical_records\"><\/span>Disbarment and ethical records<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You cannot hire a lawyer that has been disbarred. They aren\u2019t allowed in the court of law. At the same time, you should only hire a lawyer who is in good standing with the State Bar. Where do you find this information? The State Bar\u2019s website. This has a <a href=\"http:\/\/duilawyerlist.xyz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">DUI lawyer list<\/a> of all the lawyers and their ethical records. Shun lawyers with listed disciplinary action taken against them. Lawyers with past history of malpractice should be avoided as well.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_media_profiles\"><\/span>Social media profiles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How is that lawyer\u2019s LinkedIn profile? Their LinkedIn profile should give you more information about their work or employment history. Colleagues and employers leave recommendations on LinkedIn; use that as a starting point.<\/p>\n<p>Yelp is the other option. This review site often has information on products and services offered by firms. That potential lawyer\u2019s profile and reviews may be listed there for your use.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_history_training_and_DUI_experience\"><\/span>Education history, training,\u00a0and DUI experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Where did that lawyer go to school? Is the school accredited? Have they had extensive training on DUI cases? Don\u2019t go for an experienced criminal defense attorney who has only represented a few DUI defendants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The information gathered from your analysis above should leave you with a shorter list of DUI attorneys you can interview. By using the above filters, you will be in a better position to hire only the best person to represent you.<\/p>\n<p>Image Credit:\u00a0https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/137715013@N02\/<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your friends, acquaintances, colleagues, online searches, and the state directories are great sources of information on the best DUI lawyers in your state and for your case. However, getting the list, including the name or names received from lawyers you previously worked with, isn\u2019t enough. 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