Welcome to my Law 101
Criminal Defense Attorney, Former Prosecutor, answering questions as best I can. I will post topics that I deal with on a daily basis, and perhaps it can help or simply educate you!
Should I hire an Attorney or just go with the Public Defender?
As an attorney in private practice, I get this one alot too. The simple answer is this: There are many dedicated and competent attorneys who work for the Public Defender’s Office. You don’t get to choose who is assigned to your case. You may get a Johnny Cochran, and you may get the guy from My Cousin Vinny who stutters and can’t complete a sentence. If you hire your own attorney, you get to pick and choose the one whose personality fits the best with yours. Also remember, PD’s have alot of cases. You only have one, and guess who your case is the most important to? That’s right, to you! Just like the PD’s other 200 clients. They are simply overwhelmed and cannot give you the attention that a private attorney can provide. Be a consumer, but don’t complain if a court-appointed attorney does not give you the kind of service you think you deserve. If you really don’t like the job they are doing, go recycle some cans and bottles, sell some blood or other bodily fluids, and hire a private attorney. Believe me, your court-appointed attorney will not take it personally!
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