| As anyone who has seen an episode of LA Law | | | | headaches, moneyand possibly even jail timein |
| knows, not all lawyers are created equal. | | | | the long run. |
| Some specialize in divorce law or estate law, | | | | |
| along with a multitude of other specialized | | | | The second rule of choosing a DUI lawyer is |
| law categories. In fact, in todays society, | | | | to choose one who specializes in DUI law in |
| law has become similar to medicine in the | | | | your particular state. DUI law is complicated |
| ever increasing number of specializations. | | | | and demands the lawyer has a high level of |
| | | | expertise in dealing with it. So question |
| This is important if youve been busted for | | | | any attorney you are looking to hire to be |
| DUI or DWI, acronyms, by the way for, driving | | | | certain theyre a specialist in DUI law. Dont |
| under the influence or driving while | | | | get your brother-in-laws best friends wife |
| intoxicated, and need an attorney. | | | | who usually makes up wills to go to court |
| | | | with you for a DUI charge. Thats just begging |
| And you will need an attorney. The last thing | | | | for trouble. |
| you want to do is pull the old Im humble and | | | | |
| Ill speak for myself act in order to save | | | | And its mandatory that the attorney knows the |
| moneyand think that the court will show you | | | | DUI laws of your particular state. There is a |
| mercy. You might be one of the lucky few who | | | | broad range for whats considered legally |
| gets off easy by doing this, but far more | | | | drunk when it comes to different states. |
| likely, you will get socked with high court | | | | Whats a minor charge in one state may be a |
| fees, poor treatment, charges that will be on | | | | major one in another. |
| your permanent driving record and increased | | | | |
| insurance charges. Thats for starters. In | | | | There is also a difference just between |
| many states, you can also be ordered to serve | | | | cities in the states, so you also want to be |
| a prison term for DUI. | | | | sure your DUI lawyer is familiar with the |
| | | | court system in the city or county where you |
| So by all means, if you are charged with DUI, | | | | received your DUI charge. What may be |
| you will want an attorney to help you. And | | | | perfectly acceptable in one citys court |
| shortly after getting your ticket for DUI, | | | | system may get you in trouble in another, so |
| your mailbox and phone line will be full of | | | | you want a DUI lawyer who knows the ropes of |
| attorneys who want to help you get out of | | | | that particular area or city. |
| your little jam. | | | | |
| | | | Finally, even though you have a DUI charge |
| Does the phrase ambulance chaser ring a bell, | | | | against you which is very threatening and |
| here? Because thats the category many of | | | | scary, remember that you are hiring someone |
| these attorneys fit in. The first rule of | | | | to help you. Dont let a DUI lawyer put you in |
| getting a DUI lawyer is to be wary of any | | | | a position of feeling inferior or as if |
| attorney who comes looking for you. They are | | | | theyre doing you a big favor. You are paying |
| more than happy to help, yes, but they will | | | | for their services and you should feel you |
| generally charge you an enormous fee for the | | | | can speak openly and frankly. Most |
| privilege. Many times their work is | | | | importantly, you should also feel that your |
| substandard at best, even at that high cost, | | | | DUI lawyer truly has your best interests at |
| so do yourself a favor and seek out a DUI | | | | heartnot their own wallets. |
| attorney on your own. Youll save yourself | | | | |