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Chapter 4 - Worksheet for Interviewing Attorneys

 

Print a copy of this worksheet and bring it with you to your initial consultation with each attorney. Makes notes beneath each question so that you have a record of the attorneys’ answers which you can later use to make a decision about who to hire.

 

1. How many DUI/DWI cases have you handled and in what time period?

 

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2. Will you be handling my case in its entirety, or will an associate be doing some or all of the work?

 

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3. What is your hourly rate, and can I choose to pay a flat fee or by the hour?

 

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4. Do you offer any payment plans and what are the terms and conditions?

 

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5. How many cases do you handle simultaneously? What is your typical caseload?

 

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6. What is your policy on returning phone calls and emails?

 

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7. Do you specialize in DUI cases or do you handle a wide range of cases?

 

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8. What Certification or Special Training do you have that makes you qualified to handle DUI cases?

 

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9. What professional bodies or associations do you belong to?

 

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Following your consultation – give marks out of 5 for:


Seems Trustworthy: ________________
Good Track Record: ________________
Will be Responsive: ________________
Training/Certification:________________
Affordable: _________________
Overall Score: ___________/25___

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