About the Law Firm

1. Does your law firm accept every case that walks into your office?
2. What type of criminal defense cases does your firm handle?
3. What percentage of your law practice is devoted to criminal defense?
4. Will you return my phone calls?  When?
5. What legal associations are the lawyers in your law firm a member of?
6. Does your law firm have the time and staff to adequately represent me?
7. Does your law firm provide your clients with a client information folder?
8. Will you use email or fax to communicate with me?

 About Your Case

9. Have you handled any cases like mine before?  What was the outcome?
10. What are the legal procedures involved in my specific case?
11. What are the possible outcomes of my case?
12. What rights do I have that need to be protected?
13. How long will it take to finalize my case?

 About Legal Fees

14. Does your law firm provide a free initial consultation?
15. Does your law firm offer a flat fee for criminal cases?
16. Does your law firm accept credit/debit cards?  How does your law firm make it easy for clients to pay their bill?
17. Does your law firm have a written contract, retainer letter or agreement?  Will you take the time to explain and go over it with me?
18. What is the range of fees?  Does your law firm offer payment plans?
19. When and how will I be billed?

 About the Work on Your Case

20. How will you keep me informed about what is happening with my case?
21. Will you send me copies of letters and documents relevant to my case that you send out or receive?
22. How many lawyers will be working on my case?
23. Will your staff assist me with my case?  If so, how do I get in touch with them?
24. What kind of approach will you take to resolve my case?
25. How will you utilize the most recent technology to assist with my case?