How to Choose the Right Criminal Defense Attorney

Finding the Right Attorney When You Are Charged with a Crime

In this online video, San Diego criminal defense lawyer David P. Shapiro discusses what to look for in an attorney when you or a loved one are facing criminal charges. Experience is obviously an issue, but David emphasizes the importance of also looking at the volume of the lawyer’s experience. This includes not only the length of time the attorney has been practicing law, but how many criminal cases has he or she defended, the number of felony cases, the number of preliminary hearings, and more. David suggests you also take note of how the attorney runs their own office – is it organized, with a professional staff, or is the attorney at his or her wit’s end running from one task to another? Finally, take a good, hard look at the lawyer, including peer and client reviews, as well as the image the attorney projects, and even how he or she dresses. Remember, the attorney you choose will be seen as a representative and a reflection of you!

Author Bio

David P. Shapiro

David P. Shapiro, the managing partner and founder of a leading San Diego criminal defense firm, is driven by an unwavering commitment to providing the best possible representation to his clients facing criminal charges. With a deep understanding of the fear, uncertainty, and concern for one’s future that his clients experience, David approaches each case with empathy and dedication, advocating tirelessly for their rights and freedoms.

Focused on complex and high-stakes cases, David handles a wide range of serious charges, including felonies, violent crimes, sex crimes, drug offenses, and white-collar crimes. Since establishing his practice in 2010, David has earned a reputation as one of San Diego’s most respected criminal defense attorneys.

His firm has been recognized by LawFirm500 as one of the nation’s fastest-growing law firms and was a 2022 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics Winner. The San Diego Business Journal named David’s firm the 17th Fastest Growing Private Company in San Diego from 2019-2021 and recognized David as one of San Diego’s 500 Most Influential People in 2022. With a strong dedication to his clients and community, David continues to be a driving force in the San Diego legal landscape.

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