Questions to ask before hiring a DWI lawyer

Not legal advice. These are general questions people often ask at a first conversation. They say nothing about how any matter will turn out. Every matter is different; talk to a lawyer about yours.

1. How often do you handle DWI matters?
2. Which courts do you usually appear in for DWI matters in Suffolk County?
3. Who will appear for me at each court date, and who do I call with questions?
4. How do you charge: a flat fee, by stage, or by the hour? What does the fee include?
5. Are there other costs I should expect, and who pays them?
6. What documents or papers should I bring to a first meeting?
7. How will you keep me updated, and how soon do you usually reply?
8. Is the first conversation free, and how long does it last?

Before you call

• Note the dates you have been given and keep any papers you received together.
• Do not share confidential details on websites or forms. Wait until you are talking with a lawyer.

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