Legal

Do I Need an Attorney?
Can the Court Staff Help If I Don't Have an Attorney?
How Do I Find an Attorney?
What Do I Take to My Attorney?
What Do I Ask an Attorney?
What If I Have Problems With an Attorney?
Information on Restraining Orders
Divorce Workshop

What Do I Ask an Attorney?

When you are interviewing a private attorney be sure to:

• Ask for background and references (don't just go by someone's recommendation).
• Ask what portion of the practice is family law.
• Does the attorney have trial experience?
• How long as the attorney been practicing law?
• How much is the retainer fee and is any unused portion refundable?
• What is the attorney's hourly rate?
• Will you be receiving copies of all transactions and an itemized bill?
• If the bill reflects work labeled "research", ask for an explanation of services.
• Can the attorney be reached in an emergency or on weekends?
• What are you entitled to, according to the law?
• Don't sign waivers.
• Don't use an attorney the defendant has used in the past.