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Phoenix DUI Defense Attorneys

• Arizona DUI Defense Lawyers are Competitive - Shop Around! Some attorneys charge significantly higher or lower than others. Some have charged the same fees for years. Not because they are less competent or effective Arizona DUI lawyers, but because they wish to remain or become more competitive. Some of best Arizona Criminal Defense Attorneys lower their fees consistent with a struggling economy.
  
• Negotiate! Most Arizona Criminal & DUI Defense Attorney's Fees are negotiable. But if you wish to be taken seriously, you must be fair and reasonable. The experienced Arizona Criminal & DUI attorneys know how much work and the estimated amount of hours it will take to defend your case. If the price is unaffordable, offer to pay a majority of the fee up front. A fair amount would be 85% to 90% of their quote. In return request they forgive the remaining amount. Many attorneys will consider this in good faith.
  
• Ask Questions! Make sure you understand and agree to the terms of the fee agreement, including the cost of pre-trial and trial services if needed.
  
• Keep your original Documents! Make sure you leave with the originals, and the attorney gets copies of the documents you brought to the consultation, unless there is good reason they need an original documents.
  
• Get a Copy of the Fee Agreement! Make sure you take a copy of the Fee Agreement with you when you leave the Attorney's Office.
  
• Understand the Payment Plan Terms! Most Arizona Criminal & DUI Attorneys charge a flat and allow you to make payment arrangements, and paid in full, prior to completion of your case. Make sure you understand and agree, and that it is included in the Fee Agreement.
  
• Press for a Stop-Loss! If you choose an attorney who charges by the hour, ask the attorney if He or She can commit to a maximum ceiling amount. If agreed, make sure this is included in the written and signed fee agreement.
  
• Price isn't everything! Remember, price is just one of many facts you should consider before making your choice of which Arizona DUI Attorney to hire. Other important factors include education, training, experience, and effectiveness in defense and experience in litigation, competence, communication, respect, referral by someone you trust. Most important is your comfort level. Decide who you feel will provide the best defense; work the hardest to get you the best outcome in your case.
  

If you or someone you know has been charged with an Arizona DUI or other Criminal offense contact the Law Office of James Novak. Call now for your Free Consultation at (480) 413-1499, with experienced Phoenix Criminal and DUI Defense Attorney and James Novak (Former Prosecutor). Valley-wide Service.