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How to Ask the Right Questions Before Hiring a DUI LawyerWritten by: Nicholas William Juhl Reputation Level 10
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What percentage of your annual caseload is relegated to defending DUI?DUI is a very involved area of law. You want an attorney who practices DUI defense on a VERY regular basis. 2
How many DUI jury trials did you have in the past 12 months?In the event your case makes it all the way to jury trial, you will want a trial-tested DUI defense attorney. 3
Can you provide a list of DUI training seminars or conferences attended in the past 2 to 5 years?DUI laws are constantly evolving, so it is vital that your DUI attorney be up-to-date on the latest DUI developments. 4
What percentage of your clients enter a plea of guilty to the crime charged?You want a DUI attorney who is both a skilled negotiator and trial ready. 5
How many years have you defended DUI cases?Experience counts. 6
What are your fees, and what exactly do those fees include?A clear understanding of legal fees will help avoid uncomfortable friction between client and attorney. 7
Do you ever work with expert witnesses in your DUI cases?Creative legal defense can often involve the use of experts. Related Questions3 Attorney answers: 
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