How to date a good attorney? it's not that difficult...

You do not know how to date a good lawyer ? You do not have the money to pay? Stop the ideas : the lawyer is a provider of services subject to competition. Prices are negotiable. There are several ways to find an attorney. The key is that he must be trusted to defend your interests.

Rely on word of mouth to find a lawyer
You might have in your circle of friends, relatives or colleagues who have had to deal with a lawyer. If they are happy with their lawyer, they will recommend you . If, however, they do not have good memories , they will advise you to flee.Listen to your environment if their lawyer is well enough to manage their affairs and that he recommends is that you can trust.Attention to justice disappointed if your loved strongly recommend you take a specific lawyer , try to find out why. Is that their lawyer was not enough available? Or do they believe that it is the fault of the lawyer if they have lost their case ?
In the latter case , it is relative : a lawyer is not a magician, he does what he can with the facts of the case he has. If, for example, you took the act of theft , the lawyer can advise you and defend you to minimize the penalty, but can not guarantee that you will not go to jail!
Where can I find a lawyer?
Check with your local council : a list of registered lawyers in your department is displayed.You can also find the directory of lawyers on the websites of the Bar .Avocados are classified by specialty and city. Many lawyers do not have a specialty in this case, do not hesitate to call them to see if they can take your case.A tip : choose the proximity of your lawyer to help you move to his office .Take it near your home, your office or in any case make sure you can get there easily by public transport .Warning! If you choose a specialist, the fees will be more expensive because the lawyer in a jurisdiction other than his colleagues did not.

Compare prices lawyers
Once you have found the number of several lawyers , call them and ask them the price of first appointment and a price range to handle your case.
Do not hesitate to call several lawyers to compare prices.
If you plan to apply for state aid to pay your lawyer , indicate to counsel during your phone call : all lawyers are unwilling to defend litigants to legal aid .
Another tip: you can rely on your first impression. Choice of counsel is important: if the first contact is bad, you may have a bad feeling throughout the rest of your case, which often take years. Better to ensure that the current flows smoothly from the start!

Tips : Free access to a lawyer
There are free hotlines lawyer in town halls , access to the right point , the houses of the lawyer ... You can make an appointment with the lawyers who give free consultations for your first review case. The lawyer who will receive you can take your case and defend yourself in your business.Check with your local council to find out the times and locations of the consultations.


Legal protection in the insurance contract
You have a home insurance or make sure your car ? Did you know that many times , you get insurance " legal protection " under your insurance policy ?Check your insurance policy to see if you qualify for legal protection and what it applies.If you have insurance , call your insurer, it will offer the services of a lawyer with whom the insurance company works .
Warning! You do not have to take the lawyer chosen by your insurer : you can choose your own lawyer and the insurance company will pay your lawyer the price stipulated in your contract.

Lawyer appointed 
If you earn less than € 1,393 per month , you are entitled to assistance from the State to pay your attorney's fees, regardless of your dispute. In this case, you can seek help before choosing your lawyer : the legal aid office will assign a lawyer unless you find yourself a lawyer who agrees to defend with legal aid.
If you are sued by a criminal court , you have the right to request a court-appointed lawyer : attention -appointed does not mean free . The judge will ask the president of the order of lawyers you appoint a lawyer . If your income is less than € 929 per month , your attorney will be paid by the state. Beyond that, you will be asked to pay a fee .