If you are a loved one is charged with a crime, your first instinct may be to hire the first defense attorney you meet. After all, time matters in criminal cases. And the sooner your lawyer starts building your defense strategy, the more likely you are to receive a positive outcome.

But while that’s true, you still want to make sure that you choose the right person for your case. How do you do that? What do you look for?

Many defense lawyers offer a free consultation, so take advantage of this. Meet [...]