Before Hiring a Criminal Defense Lawyer

Before Hiring a Criminal Defense Lawyer

Your freedom is important and finding a competent and experienced lawyer

Santa Cruz and Monterey Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal & DUI Defense Attorney, John R. Coniglio - Tirelessly Pursues Justice for His Clients.

All too often, innocent people go to prison and good people receive harsher punishments for the crimes they have committed. Your freedom is important and finding a competent and experienced lawyer to defend that freedom is crucial.
You may feel like you don't have the time to go around asking for meetings with different criminal defense attorneys, but you cannot afford not to.


The following list depicts questions to ask before you hire a criminal defense attorney. These questions will help to give you an idea of the lawyer before you hire him or her:

  1. How long have you practice law?
  2. Do you regularly personally appear in the court where the case is pending?
  3. What kind of experience do you have?
  4. Have you faced charges like mine in the past and what is your track record?
  5. How many jury trials have you done?
  6. Will you come to court yourself or will you send someone else?
  7. What is your strategy for my case?

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*DISCLAIMER: The content of this article was written by John R. Coniglio, Esq., for information only. This information is not legal advice. It is not intended to create, and, is not, an attorney-client relationship. Do not take action based upon this information unless you consult with an attorney. In addition, this material may not be current.

 
Member - California DUI Lawyers Association

Defense Attorney John R. Coniglio is  is a member of the California DUI Lawyers Association, the Oldest Drunk Driving Defense Bar Association in the United States.

Member - National College for DUI Defense

Defense Attorney John R. Coniglio is a member of the National College for DUI Defense.

AVVO Top Rated Attorney

John Rich Coniglio, a defense lawyer based in Monterey, CA has earned the AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. American Registry LLC, has also added John Rich Coniglio to The Registry™ of Business and Professional Excellence. " Mr. Coniglio is an expert when it comes to DUI cases. He is well respected in the local legal community and he gets results. I endorse John Coniglio." Jamey Dolowich, Violent Crime Attorney

Member - California Public Defenders Association

Defense Attorney John R. Coniglio is a member of the California Public Defenders Association.

Member - DUI Defense Lawyer's Association

Defense Attorney John R. Coniglio is a member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association.

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent - Peer Rated for Highest Level of Excellence 2017

"I have much experience interacting with Mr. Coniglio on a DUI defense lawyer group to which we both belong... He has a knowledge of the cutting-edge defenses. He pursues cases until the end, including on writs and appeals..." A Sole Practitioner in DUI/DWI

Member - Monterey County Bar Association (MCBA)

Defense Attorney John R. Coniglio is a member of the Monterey County Bar Association.