Anyone facing traffic court in Montgomery County should consider hiring a Christiansburg, VA traffic lawyer to defend them. Deciding which lawyer to hire can be difficult. When evaluating Christiansburg, VA traffic lawyers, consider the following nine questions.
- How many years of experience in traffic law does the lawyer have? A more experienced lawyer is generally better than a less experienced lawyer. While lawyers have to know very much to pass the Virginia State Bar Exam, they learn much more while in court, actually practicing law. Be dubious if the lawyer recently switched from another area of law to traffic law.
- Does the lawyer have good Google reviews? The best predictor of future performance is past performance. Look for lawyers that consistently do a good job with every case and that have consistently happy clients.
- How much does the lawyer charge? Cheap lawyers are cheap for a reason.
- Where did the lawyer go to law school? Not all law schools are created equal. More prestigious law schools only accept the best and the brightest, and have very demanding and rigorous programs of study. Other law schools have much lower admissions requirements and relatively easy programs.
- How often does the lawyer appear in Montgomery County General District Court? A lawyer that frequently appears in Montgomery County General District Court will often get better results than a lawyer who rarely appears in this Court. A lawyer who appears frequently this court gets to know the judges, clerks, and prosecutors, and many of the police officers. That lawyer becomes familiar with the sentiments and opinions of the judges and learns how to defend traffic tickets in this Court. Likewise, the judges, clerks, prosecutors, and police officers get to know the lawyer.
- Is the lawyer’s office close to the courthouse? There is a reason why lawyers often try to have their offices close to courthouses. Not only is it more convenient to the lawyer, but local lawyers often get better treatment in court than out-of-town lawyers.
- In what town does the lawyer live, and how long has the lawyer lived there? A truly local lawyer will live in the area in which he practices law. Being one of the locals prevents the lawyer from making a social faux pas in the local court. Lawyers generally do not like to be asked this question, but their websites may include this information.
- How many times did the lawyer take the Virginia State Bar exam before passing it? A lawyer who passed the bar exam on the first try Many lawyers will not like to be asked this question, especially if they had to take the bar exam several times before passing. Consider asking the question and gauge the lawyer’s response.
- Does the lawyer specialize in traffic law? A lawyer that specializes in traffic law is best to defend a traffic case. Traffic lawyers keep up-to-date with the multitude of traffic laws and how they are enforced, and new strategies for defending against them.
How To Hire a Christiansburg, VA Traffic Lawyer
After deciding on a lawyer, the next step is to pay the lawyer. Traffic lawyers typically require full payment of their attorney’s fee in advance before taking a case. Lawyers also typically require payment in guaranteed funds, like cash, certified checks, money orders, and credit cards, but not personal checks. The traffic lawyer is not actually hired, also called retained, to work on a case until the client pays the attorney’s fee.
If paying by cash, make sure to get a receipt. Make copies of certified checks and money orders. Keep copies of credit card receipts or statements. Proof of payment is proof that the lawyer has taken the case and is responsible for handling it properly.
Consider Hiring Christiansburg, VA Traffic Lawyer Harry F. Bosen, Jr.
Christiansburg, VA traffic lawyer Harry F. Bosen, Jr. has been practicing traffic law in Montgomery County General District Court for over 40 years! He knows the judges, clerks, prosecutors, and many police officers. Moreover, they know him! His clients give him the highest ratings on Google for good reason. Mr. Bosen has lived in southwestern Virginia for nearly his entire life. He grew up here, went to school here, went to college here, and went to law school here. He graduated from the prestigious Washington & Lee School of Law, and passed the bar exam a few months later on his first attempt. His law offices are located approximately twenty minutes from the courthouse. Call (540) 389-6940 or email for a free consultation and case evaluation.