What to look for in your lawyer? Attendance at a highly ranked and well-known law school – did the attorney graduate from a top ranked law school, known for graduating the best lawyers?
Specialized membership or professional affiliations – does the attorney belong to and routinely attend seminars hosted by these organizations: National College for DUI Defense, Inc. www.ncdd.com National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) www.nacdl.com Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association (TCDLA) www.tcdla.com Local Criminal Bar Associations – these are usually organized on a county-by-county basis. Advanced Training NHTSA Standardized Sobriety Test for Students NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Tests for Instructors Intoxilyzer 5000 training course Ask for recommendations from previous clients. Get their names and numbers and contact them to ask about their experiences with the attorney. Disciplinary actions – does the attorney have any prior or pending disciplinary actions or complaints? Has the attorney ever been convicted of a crime more serious than a parking or traffic ticket? Check the attorney’s disciplinary history at www.texasbar.com Fees – how does the at
