Van Nuys Criminal Defense Attorney
Being charged with a criminal offense, no matter how serious or how minor, is a serious and stressful event. To ensure that your case gets the fair treatment it deserves, you should always seek the consultation of an experienced criminal defense attorney. But with all the Van Nuys criminal defense attorneys available, how do you select the right one for your unique case?
Your search for the right California criminal defense attorney can start from many different sources. You could start by consulting the local bar association. Many times people will turn to the phone books or conduct a simple search online. Having a friend or family member refer you to a criminal defense attorney is also a popular starting point.
Although these are all good starting points, they come up short in terms of actually providing you much information about the individual attorney. For example, with the exception of perhaps referrals, this will likely not provide you with any insight into costs. Depending on the complexity of your case, attorneys could charge you by the hour or offer you a flat fee.
Of course the best way to gain a real insight on the attorney and learn about such things as costs is to meet the attorney. Once you narrow down your initial search to several options, set up appointments to meet them one on one. Most attorneys should offer a free initial consultation. This not only gives you a chance to learn more about your case, it also gives you the opportunity to test the waters to see if you feel comfortable with the attorney. You can also ask questions to see how familiar the attorney is with cases like yours, how they will communicate with you, and what steps you should take.
On your list of Van Nuys Criminal defense attorneys should be the Law Offices of Jonathan I. Kelman. The firm practices exclusively in California criminal defense law, including:
- Drunk driving/DUI
- Federal crimes
- Misdemeanor Crimes
- Felony Crimes
- Drug crimes
- Sex crimes
- Domestic Violence
- White collar crimes
- Prostitution and solicitation
- Violent crimes
- Theft crimes
- Marijuana possession
- Lewd conduct
- Probation violations
- Juvenile crimes
When your future is on the line, contact the Law Offices of Jonathan I. Kelman at 310.286.1218 for your free initial consultation.