mercredi 22 janvier 2014

How To Find A Lowell Attorney

By Judy Sullivan


Each year many people find that they need good legal representation. It may be a motoring offense or a property transaction. In some cases it may be a criminal charge that could result in a jail sentence. Whatever the situation, every case is unique and deserves the very highest level of assistance from a knowledgeable and experienced Lowell attorney.

One of the most important steps is to find the right lawyer for the job. Each one specializes in a specific branch of the law. Things change all the time and it is vital that the attorneys keep themselves up to the moment of all the new laws and amendments. Even a slight change can make a lot of difference in court and cases are won or lost on the smallest details.

Many law offices offer clients a free half hour consultation. This is an excellent service that allows the legal professional to review the situation and give the client advice. Both parties can then go on to decide if they feel they are a good match for each other. It is very important to have a professional working relationship, especially if the case is likely to drag on for weeks or even months.

In some situations the lawyer will ask for a retainer. This is a set amount of money that is paid up front. Once this is gone the client will be billed by the hour. This is standard practice in many cases that will go on for weeks or even months and require a lot of research and preparation time. The lawyer may also have to make one or more court appearances which take up even more time.

More serious traffic violations include those involving driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This will involve a court appearance and in many cases a mandatory loss of driving privilege. The judge will need to hear all the relevant evidence and in may be possible to get a reduced sentence.

Most attorneys specialize in a particular branch of the law. Those who have a difficult case should really search out the most qualified representation in the area. Most lawyers charge a retainer. This is a lump sum of money that is paid at the very beginning of the case. Once this money is used the client must be prepared to pay by the hour.

Legal fees can be quite expensive. Those people who cannot afford to hire their own attorney will still have representation in court. A state appointed lawyer can help them so that they do not have to deal with the situation on their own. Many people each year take advantage of these programs.

Those couples with children will need to work out a custody agreement that is satisfactory to both parties and above all in the best interests of the children. Having a really experienced Lowell attorney will get them all through this difficult process as quickly as possible.




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