Where can I find a criminal defense attorney to represent me on a sentence modification in Decatur, GA?

You can either look for one at the website for the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (gacdl.org) or the local Dekalb County bar association. Just because you think it's a pretty simple modification does not mean that it really is. It depends upon the judge, prosecutor, the charges involved and the sentence you're asking to change. Spend some money on a good attorney.

Always check background, experience, and disciplinary record before you hire the lawyer. You should inquire about the specifics of a lawyer's background while you are trying to determine whether to retain the attorney or not. Check with the Board of Professional Responsibility to see if the lawyer has been publicly disciplined and why? Make sure you drill down into the details to make sure you know what your attorney's record is.

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Consider interviewing more than one lawyer before you make your final choice. Ask if the lawyer has handled similar criminal and civil matters to yours, and what the outcomes were. Also ask if the lawyer has taken any continuing legal education courses which relate to your problem. Going it alone, you can miss and say the wrong things if you are not represented by an advocate as your attorney. This is why experience is a necessary line of inquiry as you look for a skilled counselor.

You might find my Legal Guide helpful " What Do I Tell My Lawyer?"

http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-do-i-tell-my-lawyer

Check with a lawyer in your locale to discuss more of the details.

Good luck to you.

God bless.

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Call Kazuma Sonoda. He has a good reputation with the judges and prosecutors in Dekalb and works hard for his clients.

You should go to the DIrectory for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. See, www.nacdl.org.