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The Piper Law Firm
8350 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite #200
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

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323.556.0766

That is a question we frequently encounter.   There are a number of reasons to hire a lawyer:

You do not want to be convicted and you do not want to go to jail.  If you have been charged with a crime, you are in serious trouble.  You need professional help to make sure the criminal matter impacts your life as little as possible.

The California criminal justice system can be deceptively complex and full of numerous rules that are often difficult to understand.  For instance, the judge is allowed to hear the Defendant's version of events in only certain contexts and for only certain reasons.  Not knowing when and where to present your side of the story can prevent you from ever telling your side of the story.

Further, the accused often find themselves in more trouble than what they first thought. For instance, California has a number of criminal offenses that are called “wobblers.” A wobbler is a crime that can be charged as either a felony or misdemeanor.  There are also rules that allow prosecutors to increase or enhance the charges.  As a result, an arrest for a seemingly petty offense can result in a sentence of several years in a California prison.

Hiring the right lawyer can make all the difference in a criminal case.  A lawyer who is confident, knowledgeable and is willing to take the time to explain your options is ideal for a criminal matter.  A criminal conviction can haunt a person for many years to come, therefore it is important to know the options and receive the proper guidance before deciding on a course of action.  This includes pleading guilty.  Therefore, even those who desire to plead guilty can find the services of a lawyer beneficial.

The Public Defender or court appointed counsel is no substitute for a lawyer you hire and who works for you, not a government bureaucracy.   Court provided legal services are meant for the poorest members of our society.  If the court discovers you have assets, or can afford an attorney, the court could make you pay for the services you receive.   In addition, the Public Defender Offices are often too overworked to pay special attention to any one particular case.  Therefore, your case may not get the right amount of attention it deserves in order to get the best result.

Many people do not hire an attorney because they have misconceptions about what will happen in court.  Highly publicized cases, television programs and pop-culture create a swirl of mis-information.  Going into a police interview room or courtroom without knowing what your rights and responsibilities truly are, could lead to significant trouble later on.  The earlier you have an attorney involved in your case, the better off you will be.

The attorney you hire should be competent, professional and someone you feel comfortable speaking with.  After all, the lawyer is the person to whom you will be entrusting an entire aspect of your life.  Therefore, you should know your lawyer.  Get to know the lawyer you want to hire.  Ask yourself if you feel comfortable with this person in control of a certain aspect of your life.  See if this person is confident and is willing to take the time to answer all your questions.

Contacting an attorney is an important first step in resolving your case and putting an end to your criminal matter.  Call The Piper Law Firm to see if we are the attorneys who are right for you. 

Contact The Piper Law Firm if you want competent, professional and personable representation.