Lawyer Reviews and Ratings – Ask a Former Client
St. Petersburg Lawyer / Clearwater Attorney Testimonials
Lawyer reviews and ratings is a good place to start when looking for a St. Petersburg Criminal Defense attorney. However, we encourage you to also speak to the people who know our work the best:
- Our former clients
- The court clerks
- The court reporters
- The courtroom bailiffs
Tell them that you learned about us on the Internet, but that you also wanted a first hand account. For example, ask them about our reputation, our courtroom skills and the number of criminal court cases they have observed us to handle. It is crucial to find an attorney with experience with the Pinellas County court system, especially, with your Judge and the prosecutor handling your case.
With this in mind, read what one highly regarded consumer advocate group had to say about properly searching for an attorney.
“Once you have decided you need a lawyer, it is a good idea to shop around. The first step is to compile a list of names. The recommendation of someone whose judgment you trust is an excellent place to start your search. You may want to begin by asking relatives, friends, clergy, social workers, or your doctor for recommendations. Often those persons can refer you to someone who has provided similar legal services for them. Remember that you need to know more about the lawyer than simply that the person is a good attorney. Ask the person making the recommendation for specific information about the type of legal help the lawyer provided to them and how their case was handled.”