| As anyone who has seen an episode of LA Law | | | | headaches, money-and possibly even jail |
| knows, not all lawyers are created equal. | | | | time-in 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 today's 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 you've been busted for | | | | any attorney you are looking to hire to be |
| DUI or DWI, acronyms, by the way for, driving | | | | certain they're a specialist in DUI law. |
| under the influence or driving while | | | | Don't get your brother-in-law's best friend's |
| intoxicated, and need an attorney. | | | | wife who usually makes up wills to go to |
| | | | court with you for a DUI charge. That's just |
| And you will need an attorney. The last thing | | | | begging for trouble. |
| you want to do is pull the old "I'm humble | | | | |
| and I'll speak for myself" act in order to | | | | And it's mandatory that the attorney knows |
| save money-and think that the court will show | | | | the DUI laws of your particular state. There |
| you mercy. You might be one of the lucky few | | | | is a broad range for what's considered |
| who gets off easy by doing this, but far more | | | | legally drunk when it comes to different |
| likely, you will get socked with high court | | | | states. What's a minor charge in one state |
| fees, poor treatment, charges that will be on | | | | may be a major one in another. |
| your permanent driving record and increased | | | | |
| insurance charges. That's 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 city's 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 | | | | against you which is very threatening and |
| bell, here? Because that's the category many | | | | scary, remember that you are hiring someone |
| of these attorneys fit in. The first rule of | | | | to help you. Don't let a DUI lawyer put you |
| getting a DUI lawyer is to be wary of any | | | | in a position of feeling inferior or as if |
| attorney who comes looking for you. They are | | | | they're 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 | | | | heart-not their own wallets. |
| attorney on your own. You'll save yourself | | | | |