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Oct 27, 2021
What To Consider When Choosing a Domestic Violence Attorney
Picking the right lawyer is a difficult decision, as it can significantly impact the outcome of your case. Here’s what to consider when choosing a domestic violence attorney to represent you.
Success Rate
While choosing a lawyer with previous experience in cases like yours is essential, you should also make sure they’ve had success with past cases like yours. Inquire about their success rate—if a lawyer has had 50 successes and 50 failures, that’s not as good of a record as 20 successes and one failure.
Communication Skills
When you first speak with the attorney, ask them about all their different contact options. Whenever you talk with them over email or text, make sure there are never excessive delays in communication. Delays without good reason signal an unprofessional attorney who could become aggravating to work with over time.
Keep Your Budget in Mind
Good lawyers don’t come cheap, but most attorneys are used to discussing costs and fees up front. Decide your budget before coming to the initial meeting and be prepared to talk money from the first interaction. Doing so helps your attorney know where you’re coming from and keeps you from wasting your time.
Decide if You Like Them
All the other tips are important, but you’re choosing a lawyer to represent you in an incredibly personal case. Even if an attorney has great communication skills and a sparkling success rate, if you don’t like them, none of that will matter. Ensure you work with a lawyer who inspires confidence and who you believe will help you.
Now that you know what to consider when choosing a domestic violence attorney, you have what you need to get the best possible representation. We can help you find an excellent domestic violence lawyer in Chicago—just reach out to us today.
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