There are some standard things to look for when hiring a lawyer. The first is obviously a specialty. Hiring a prosecutor to defend you in a DUI case would not turn out well. The second focus should be winning. Someone who focuses on their cases and has skill is more likely to defend your case than a lawyer with a poor performance history.
Beyond that, look for the subtle skills that make attorneys successful. They need to be able to work in different roles. Most defense lawyers wish to work for rich clients that are desperate to win and will pay almost any amount in order to get the verdict they want. These are considered large cases that prove to be particularly stressful and difficult. On the other end of the spectrum, lawyers sometimes work for free, a service called pro bono. Other times they might work for very small companies or people with lower amounts of money. When an attorney needs to switch in between these different roles, see how well they remember each case. Also, research how much time and attention they give to each case because it could be an indicator for how they will treat a case such as yours.
One particular attorney that exhibits these qualities is Charles Barberio, a criminal defense attorney in St. Louis, MO. His law firm is The People’s Council.
The People’s Counsel
4542 W Pine Blvd St. Louis, MO 63108
314-669-6464
