| If you have recently been arrested for driving under | | | | Don't feel intimidated by a Washington DUI attorney. |
| the influence, then it is important you seek the advice | | | | They are there to help you and are normal people just |
| of a reputable Seattle DUI lawyer. Law enforcement | | | | like you. The only difference between you and them is |
| officials take drunk driving very seriously. Laws | | | | they are experts in the area of DUI law and can help |
| concerning DUIs are not only severe punishment wise, | | | | you during your time of trouble. |
| but they are also subject to increasingly open | | | | Here are a few guidelines to follow when interviewing |
| interpretation by the courts. | | | | a potential Seattle DUI lawyer:o Does the lawyer focus |
| The penalties for a DUI conviction range from heavy | | | | only on DUI defense or do they also handle other |
| fines to prison sentences. Some people have | | | | areas of criminal law? Only hire someone that focuses |
| mandatory ignition interlock devices placed in their | | | | on and succeeds in DUI defense.o Are items such as |
| vehicles. This device requires you to blow into it in | | | | your court hearing, blood work, and expert fees |
| order to start the engine, and again every ten minutes | | | | included in their overall cost?o If the lawyer guarantees |
| while the vehicle is running. There are so many | | | | they can win your DUI case, contact another attorney. |
| different negative implications associated with a DUI. | | | | No qualified DUI attorney makes any guarantees.o Ask |
| Some can cause a great deal of shame, and many | | | | for a written contract to record all the expenses.o Are |
| can be seriously damaging to your career, family and | | | | they board certified by the American Bar |
| personal freedom. | | | | Association?o Are they a member of and certified by |
| Your fist order of business is to find a qualified and | | | | the National Association of Criminal Defense |
| experienced Washington DUI attorney to help you deal | | | | Lawyers? |
| with the pending court proceedings. They will be able | | | | When interviewing a particular Seattle DUI attorney, |
| to assist you through the confusing mess commonly | | | | choose someone who you feel like you can work with, |
| known as the DUI Process. It seems like finding a | | | | and make sure your needs and concerns are |
| Seattle DUI attorney would simple; just grab the phone | | | | important to them. If you don't get that impression, |
| book and find a lawyer who handles DUI cases. This is | | | | contact another attorney until you find the right one. |
| absolutely the wrong way of finding an attorney. | | | | |