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When facing charges, finding the right legal counsel is a priority. It’s common to set up consultations with prospective criminal defense lawyers, as it offers an opportunity to meet in person and discuss available options for your case. To save time and ensure a productive session with each attorney, it’s helpful to prepare for the meeting. 

Gather & Make Copies of Documents

Like most legal matters, criminal cases involve paperwork. Gather and make copies of any documents you have, including police reports, insurance correspondences, emails of accusation, letters from prosecutors and government agencies, and the indictment. If you have photographs or responded in writing to anything, including social media posts, bring copies of those, too.

Write a Narrative of Events & Witness List

criminal-defense-Waynesboro-VAWrite a narrative of events as soon as possible to preserve details before you forget. It should begin on or around the date of the incident in question and lead up to the day of the meeting. The criminal defense lawyer will benefit from having an accurate timeline of all discussions and correspondences as they occurred. Include specific dates, times, and other details you recall or confirmed.

Create a list of witnesses with contact information and summarize what they saw, heard, and know. This information helps the lawyer develop a defense, strengthen your alibi, and determine if there are any issues, like mistaken identity.

Jot Down Questions

It’s common to feel nervous and intimidated during the consultation. Writing down questions for the criminal defense lawyer ensures you don’t forget to ask something important and eliminates time-wasting fumbling during the meeting. Prepare to take notes during the session about any next steps and what to expect from the process. The attorney will appreciate your serious approach to the situation.

 

Being prepared for a meeting with the criminal defense attorney establishes a good working relationship that benefits everyone involved. If you are facing prosecution for state or federal offenses, seek advice and representation from a seasoned lawyer at PoindexterHill, P.C. Based in Waynesboro, VA, this firm offers wise counsel and vigorous advocacy throughout the Shenandoah Valley and is backed by a strong record of successful service since 1976. Call (540) 943-1118 to schedule a consultation, or visit the website to learn more about their expertise.

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