How Do I Evaluate An Attorney’s Experience?
Don’t confuse years practicing law with actual experience. An attorney may have 20 years in practice, yet spent the last 10 years not going to trial, not filing motions, and simply pleading people out.
All attorneys are salesmen to some degree, so take what they tell you with “a grain of salt.”
Evaluate their experience by looking at:
🔸How many trials have they had?
🔸How often are they in trial?
🔸What is the most serious case they’ve tried?
🔸What is the most complex case they’ve tried?
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Difference Between An Interview And An Interrogation
The difference between an interview and an interrogation.
An interview is a general fact finding process. It's a fishing expedition, basically trying to find out what happened.
Who, what, when, where, how, and why.
An interrogation on the other hand, is designed to get a confession. In an interrogation, they've already decided that you're guilty. And they come in there with one goal, and that's to get you to confess.
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Happy Thanksgiving from Rivera Law, LLC!
As we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, the team at Rivera Law want to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones.
This holiday is a time of gratitude, reflection, and togetherness, and we are profoundly thankful for the trust and support of our community.
This year has been filled with challenges and triumphs, and through it all, we've been reminded of the importance of second chances and the power of resilience.
At Rivera Law, we believe in the fundamental principle that your criminal charges do not define you.
Every day, we are committed to defending the rights of our clients, ensuring that one chapter does not determine the entire story of their lives.
As we enjoy the company of our families and friends, let us also remember those who are facing difficult times.
Our firm continues to stand by those who find themselves in the criminal process, offering not just legal representation, but a beacon of hope for a better future.
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If you have used force to protect yourself, it is important to have an attorney who can effectively argue the justification for your actions.
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👏🚛 Great News from David McDonald & Rivera Law!
We're thrilled to share a recent victory from our courtroom battles! Our client, a dedicated truck driver, faced allegations of leaving the scene of an accident. A conviction could have cost him his job and ended his career in trucking.
Throughout the case, our client maintained his innocence. He placed his trust in us, and we were determined to fight tirelessly against the state's charges. After a robust defense and a thorough cross-examination of the evidence presented by the state, justice prevailed!
The court, acknowledging the lack of sufficient evidence, delivered a verdict of Not Guilty. This outcome not only reinforces the principle of innocent until proven guilty but also means our client can breathe a sigh of relief, keep his commercial driver's license, and continue his career on the road.
We're proud to have stood by our client's side and grateful for the opportunity to defend his rights. Remember, at Rivera Law, we're more than lawyers; we're guardians of justice! 👏🚛
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