How do you hire a lawyer? Which lawyer do you hire? And when do you hire a lawyer?
These are some of the most common questions that people have when it comes time to find legal representation. Understandably, finding the right lawyer is overwhelming and even nerve-racking. How do you know that they will represent you well? After all, your life and freedoms are on the line.
Most people do an Internet search. But the truth is, hiring a lawyer based on reviews, so-called success rates, or under the search terms “best criminal lawyer”, “Calgary and surrounding area criminal defence lawyer” with no verification process is not very helpful. And these claims are not monitored for accuracy.
To help you navigate these waters, here is some expert advice from a top criminal defence lawyer in Calgary.
When to hire a lawyer
It’s best to hire a lawyer as soon as you have police interaction or you’re being investigated. We recommend exercising your rights to a lawyer as soon as you are arrested – remember, you have the right to remain silent and you are not obligated to answer questions from the police.
Any statement you make can be used against you in court. A lawyer can help you during your arrest to make sure that your rights are protected and advise you on what to say so that they can build your best defence in court.
Which lawyer to hire
There are many things to consider when hiring a lawyer beyond how long that lawyer has been practicing. For instance, what experience do they have with your charge? Be sure to read up on their practice areas as you go through your search. Most importantly, rapport and trust are top priorities.
You need to meet with the lawyer you could potentially be hiring – be wary of any lawyer who doesn’t want to meet beforehand. You must be comfortable with your lawyer. At Roulston Urquhart Criminal Defence, we work with our clients for a minimum of 3 months and possibly 2 years.
How to hire a lawyer
The first thing you need to do is call a criminal defence lawyer for a free consultation. When you meet with one of our lawyers at Roulston Urquhart Criminal Defence, here’s what you can expect:
- During the meeting, we will be going through the court process.
- We will tell you how we would defend your charges.
- We go through what the next steps are and what you need to do to protect yourself.
Generally speaking, after someone meets with a member of our firm, they always feel better because they know what to expect and we always have a plan. Understanding the process will assist you with having some kind of peace of mind.
Roulston Urquhart Criminal defence is here to defend all criminal offences including sexual offences, domestic offences, internet crime and other unlawful offences. Contact us for a consultation.
