Choosing your attorney is one of the most important decisions you will make during a divorce, or in any family law matter. This is also the first decision you make when you determine (or find out!) you will be involved in a civil litigation matter.
So you begin looking for a lawyer. You may use Google to search for lawyers, as I use Google these days to search for anything and everything. I personally find it difficult to find an attorney this way, because what you will find are plenty of law firm websites, with not a whole lot of information provided.
You should focus your search on what area of law you need. Do you need a divorce? Do you need a will? Do you need a parenting plan? Do you need a personal injury lawyer? Find a law firm that can represent the type of law you need. The Yellow Pages or Google can find this information for you.
The next thing I would recommend is word-of-mouth. Asking people you know is the best way to find out what they know, the experiences they have had, and who will best fit you and your needs.
It is most important to find an attorney that you believe will best represent your interests, without running up unnecessary costs. Lawyers’ fees can be expensive, and the shorter the process can possibly be, the better it is for all parties' involved. Ask questions.
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