Always bring some kind of notebook when you go to the consultation to consider hiring a Mobile Alabama DUI lawyer. You’ll need to speak with more than one lawyer, and having notes will allow you to compare them intelligently later on. Since you’ll be taking notes, it’s best to keep it organized and make sure [...]
Just because you can’t afford a lawyer yourself doesn’t mean that a DUI lawyer in Alabama is completely out of your range. In fact, in all felony cases you are entitled to legal counsel, and in many misdemeanor cases as well, so you might be able to get some kind of counsel for free. It [...]
After you have looked at your notes and made your decision on which Alabama DWI attorney you will be using, you need to make a few goals for yourself. Then you will need to have another talk with this lawyer so that the two of you can discuss these goals and make sure both of [...]
READER QUESTION:
Can you explain to me what an AV rated DWI attorney is?
Sally
THANKS FOR ASKING, SALLY.
This is an excellent question, because a lot of times people, when looking for a lawyer, will see this rating and be unsure as to whether it is a good thing or a bad thing. In most cases you can [...]
As you’re confronted with the situation of facing charges for driving while intoxicated, you’re presented with the option of hiring an Alabama DUI lawyer. While some people may think they can pull through this difficult time on their own, there are actually plenty of things that a lawyer can help you with which you should [...]
When you are setting up your fee agreement with your DUI attorney in Alabama, it’s in your best interest to know your possibilities and know what might be hidden in there. So keep in mind some of the following charges and remember to ask about them when you are discussing pricing.
Charges which may be paid [...]
Once you are going to head to your consultation with a DUI lawyer in Alabama, be prepared to ask the right questions which will get you the best answers. Stay on topic and ask for details always, and take notes while you are there. You may be wanting to consult with more than one lawyer, [...]
Determining the price you want to pay for an Alabama DWI lawyer should be coupled with an understanding of the different ways lawyers may require you to pay. Typically, you will be charged in one of the following ways: a rate by the hour, a fixed or standard fee, or a contingency fee. I explain [...]
You’ve seen mention in all these articles that you should get a fee agreement from your Alabama DUI lawyer, but what does that mean? Familiarize yourself with the concepts below so that you can know a fee agreement when you see one.
The fee agreement given to you by your DUI lawyer should contain a description [...]
If you choose to hire a Mobile Alabama DWI attorney, you will need to supply them with all of the data that can help them defend you. One of the most important pieces of data is the evidence that exists against you. The level of this evidence can determine just how possible or impossible it [...]