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SIX THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO WHEN HIRING A DUI ATTORNEY

MYTH ONE

I, Michael J.  Fremont, have emphasized the practice of DUI law since 1990. In 1993 I was invited to be a speaker at an exclusive DUI seminar organized by the North San Diego County Bar Association. I was asked to speak because of my successful, in court record, and extensive knowledge of DUI issues. I was one of the only trial attorneys actually successful defending persons charged with DUI. Since that time I have been invited as a presenter at seminars throughout California. You need and experienced qualified lawyer, with a depth in this area of law not just any attorney. I am a SPECIALIST MEMBER of the California DUI Lawyers Association.

MYTH TWO

The little or no money down is generally a scheme to have you sign a retainer with a higher fee. This is the take of the car salesman asking you what amount of payment you can afford a month and selling you a higher priced vehicle since you can "afford it." You end up paying more. You can little afford to succumb to this sales pitch. I offer reasonable rates and reasonable payment plans if necessary. My fees are all inclusive with no hidden charges or additions. This is called a flat fee. You know how much it's going to cost when you come into my office.

MYTH THREE  

Many "firms" or "Mills" advertise this team approach. Generally the "team" consists of less experienced attorneys that actually work on your case with suggestions from the more experienced ones who are not involved with you or your case and only have a casual acquaintance with the details of your file. This approach does not work to the benefit of the client, you! I offer personal hands on commitment to each case. It's my experience that you are seeking, not some junior member of a "firm". I have more experience handling DUI's than anyone else in San Diego.

MYTH FOUR

Who do you think pays for the spokes person, the advertising? You do of course through higher fees. Do you think the head of the firm is going to handle your case? Of course not! The idea of the TV firm is to make as much money as possible. The way this is done is to have high fees and cut costs through hiring less experienced attorneys. After all real experience costs money.

MYTH FIVE

The state wide firm is very similar to the TV firm. The advertised attorney with the reputation lures you in. You actually end up with a low cost "contract" attorney to handle your case.   

MYTH SIX

The I can wait attitude is not to your benefit even though you may think it is. Immediate and proper action needs to be taken in order to contest your license suspension. Being arrested for a DUI is stressful enough without trying to go it alone. Once you hire an attorney some of the uncertainty will be taken away, the stress relieved and your case can start being developed and evaluated for the best possible outcome.