If you decide you need a domestic violence or DV lawyer then it helps to know what working with a lawyer is like.

 

Communication: Your lawyer should be responsive in their exchanges. Ask the lawyer how to best communicate with them. Some will prefer face-to-face meetings, while others want an email or phone call.

 

Billing: You and your lawyer will work out a payment schedule. This will involve the way you will be billed and when payment is expected.

 

Core Competency: You should expect your lawyer to be knowledgeable, responsive, and professional, but know that occasionally mistakes can happen. You can reduce the chances of mistakes by searching for a lawyer who will specialize in your specific type of case.

 

Ethics: A lawyer is bound by a strict code of ethics. When a defendant hires a domestic violence lawyer, a special confidential relationship is formed. This means that most of the communication between the defendant and lawyer is secret. In many cases, this applies to any discussions that are made between a potential lawyer and an individual.

 

Finding the right DV lawyer starts right here, with the Law Offices of James D. Tunick.