| An ideal lawyer will not just have a string of | | | | and can be either on the side of the prosecution or |
| impressive credentials or gold lettering on his own | | | | of the defense. This sort of attorney typically deals |
| door. He or she will not only be caring, concerned, but | | | | with criminal law only, as it is a very specialized field. |
| also devoted to their work. You need to think | | | | Before choosing a lawyer, it is always best to get a |
| carefully before laying your trust in a lawyer after all | | | | few recommendations from friends and family, |
| in some cases your life, future, money or property | | | | conduct online research, and check through |
| will be in that persons hands. Many people do not | | | | advertisements for a listing of case types. Once the |
| realize that there are different types of lawyers. | | | | field has been narrowed down, a face-to-face |
| While some can do more than one form of legal | | | | interview should be done to make sure that the case |
| work, it is usually best to find an attorney who | | | | is the sort that the attorney is willing to take on. |
| specializes in the variety of case that needs to be | | | | During the interview, it is important to find out their |
| dealt with. Some of the most common types of law | | | | level of experience, their availability, their charges, |
| practiced include: | | | | and ask for references. |
| 1. Family: Issues of concern consist of divorce, | | | | Regardless of the type of lawyer, all attorneys will |
| marriage, prenuptial agreements, adoption, and | | | | have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and |
| custody. Wills, trusts and probate issues typically fall | | | | will have passed the bar in the state they are |
| into this category as well. | | | | working in. This can be checked by calling the state |
| 2. Civil: Cases deal with individuals and their rights. | | | | bar association to make sure the attorney is in good |
| These lawyers typically only handle civil matters | | | | standing. While most people complain about the cost |
| because civil law is very specific and requires careful | | | | of legal fees, the amount will depend largely on the |
| study. | | | | nature of the case and the amount of work that will |
| 3. Corporate: Work is done on behalf of corporations | | | | go into it. |
| to maintain contracts, agreements, and customer | | | | Most people find that they need a lawyer sometime |
| complaints. | | | | during their lifetime. It may be in preparation of a |
| 4. Real Estate: Realtors and buyers often need | | | | marriage, the filing of a will, adopting a child, getting a |
| representation to insure the proper sale of homes | | | | divorce, owning a business, or the loss of a loved |
| and property. These attorneys can also be called | | | | one. Regardless of the reason it is helpful to know |
| upon to assist in setting up trusts that include large | | | | what type of lawyer is needed, what questions |
| amounts of property. | | | | should be asked, what credentials should be checked, |
| 5. Criminal: These attorneys deal with criminal charges | | | | and what to expect as the situation progresses. |