What should I look for when hiring the right attorney?

What should I look for when hiring the right attorney? Many firms offer free consultations for your first session. Take this time to make sure you ask all the right questions which will help you understand if the attorney, and/or firm is right for you. Some questions to consider are:

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When do I need to hire an attorney?

You should hire an attorney as soon as there is an accusation against you. The “pre-filing” stage is a crucial time in your case and a point in which your attorney may have the most impact. There is no reason to wait around to see what charges may be made against you. This is also a good time to hav...

What happens when you are arrested?

What happens when you are arrested? The process usually begins with a judge issuing a warrant for your arrest. A police officer will then execute the warrant and arrests the person. The police officer will then take him or her into custody. The police should read the person arrested his Miranda righ...

What is the average cost of a DWI/DUI?

The estimated average cost of a DWI / DUI is anywhere between $5,500 and $7,000. This does not include lost costs from missing work or increased cost of automobile insurance.  This cost accounts for attorney’s fees, court fines, mandatory traffic school or substance abuse counseling, Department of M...

Will I go to jail if I get a DWI?

Will I go to jail if I get a DWI? Jail time is typically based on whether it is your first, second or third offense. For a first offense, there is no minimum jail time, a second offense could lead to 5 days in jail, or 30 days community service, depending on the length of time between the first and ...

How long will a DWI stay on my license?

How long will a DWI stay on my license? DWI stays on a license for ten years in New York State. If you have questions about DWI/DUI or need an attorney, Contact Stenger, Diamond & Glass, LLP today. We have two convenient Read More

Will I lose my license from a DWI/DUI?

Will I lose my license from a DWI/DUI? Depending on individual circumstances, suspension of license is likely for anywhere from 6 months up to a year. Factors that determine loss of license include BAC level, first/second/third offense, level of impairment and cooperation at time of arrest.  A condi...

Do I need an attorney if I got a DWI or a DUI?

Do I need an attorney if I got a DWI or a DUI? Having an experienced attorney to defend you can help in terms of administrative detail, plea bargaining to a lesser charge and appearing with you in court. If this is a second or third offense, the odds of needing an attorney are higher. If you have...

What is the difference between DWI and DUI?

What is the difference between DWI and DUI? Both DUI and DWI refer to the illegal act of driving a vehicle while impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. The main difference is one means, Driving Under the Influence and the other means Driving While Intoxicated…It is hard to notice the difference, but ther...

Do I need flood insurance?

Congress mandated federally regulated or insured lenders to require flood insurance on properties that are in areas at high risk of flooding. If your property is in an area requiring its' purchase, the lender will ask that you demonstrate that you have it and that you have added its name as a loss p...