When a person has never had to hire an attorney before and finds themselves in need of a federal criminal defense attorney, they are often lost. They do not know what to look for or how to choose the right counsel. The good news is that Chambers Law Firm is here to help you. Keep reading to find out what you should look for and then contact us at 714-760-4088 to learn about our previous success on federal cases.
You need an attorney who can educate you on how the federal court works
It is the job of a federal criminal defense attorney to educate their clients not just on how the system works, but also on how the system pertains to their specific case. People can enter a situation fearful, while believing they know how to manage the issue. In truth, they don’t often since they haven’t been in court.
When clients come to us, they haven’t witnessed juries’ reactions to evidence. They haven’t seen how federal prosecutors investigate and handle some of these cases, and they don’t know what to expect. They haven’t seen how federal criminal cases are handled by judges. As a result, our first step is to make sure that our client understands what is happening and what their options are.
You need an attorney who has won in federal court
Another essential trait of the top federal criminal defense attorneys is that they have the expertise to fight and win a case at a trial. Not all federal cases are the same and should go to trial. In fact, there’s a strong case to be made that most federal cases don’t need to go to trial.
This does not negate the importance of your attorney’s ability to attempt a case, because attorneys who can try cases are also familiar with how to determine the worth of a federal lawsuit, when the prosecution have over-filed the case, and how to deal effectively with federal prosecutors.
You need an attorney with experience at the federal level
Your lawyer ought to have handled criminal matters at the federal level. Obviously, you don’t want to be their first criminal case. Most criminal defense attorneys do not handle federal matters, in my experience. Criminal attorneys are generally exclusively involved in cases that take place on a state level.
Many of them are hesitant to take federal matters because they are unfamiliar with them. They’ve never dealt with anything like it before, and it’s not the same as a state criminal prosecution. Right from the outset, when somebody gets arrested, they’re generally taken into court quite fast.
You need an attorney who will fight to get you released from federal custody
Your lawyer needs to know how to fight bail, which is crucial in a federal criminal case. You do not have the option of hiring a bail bondsman. Typically, you’ll get a signature bond, a property bond, or another type of bond that makes sense for your case.
Sometimes a mix of signature and property bonds is used, so your attorney will need to know how it works and be prepared to move fast so that you have the best chance of getting out of custody. Depending on how much evidence there is and how intricate the matter is, federal cases can take a long time. If you or a loved one has been accuse of or charged with a federal crime, contact Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 for help today.
