How to Select a Defense Lawyer

Knowledge, Experience and Commitment to Defending a Client

We are often asked the question: If your family member was charged with this crime, who would you pick as their lawyer? Our answer is always the same. We would want a lawyer who has the right Knowledge, Experience and Commitment. We would want a lawyer who was an experienced trial lawyer, but who knew the options available to resolve the case without going to trial.

• We would pick a law firm that believes as we do, that all persons are presumed innocent and who is ready to defend your rights.

• We would look for an attorney who could tell us how they would use the defects in the case to defend our family member.

• We would ask what their experience has been with these types of charges, and what the results were.

• We would want to know how much of their practice was criminal defense related.

Ask Us These Questions

When you meet with us the questions listed above. Also ask us how we view the case; what are the sentencing consequences if you are found guilty; what are the potential legal issues that can help the defense minimize the State's case; what are the investigative steps that need to be taken to start building a defense now; what are the general stages the case will pass through as it progresses; and, at what stages will we as the criminal defense team be ready to suggest options as to how the case should be either defended or disposed of.

Success in Defending Clients in Criminal Cases

Our Success Stories page lists some of our recent cases, ask us how many similar cases we have handled like yours in the past several years, what our win/loss record is, and what percentage of firm's time is spent on the criminal defense of our clients. Our success comes from constantly examining the legal issues, reviewing the possible legal Motions and arguments to make on your behalf, and seeking to build a strong defense, to achieve the best possible result.

Knowing the System and the Tactics Used to Prosecute

At Bailey & Orozco, we know the strategy, tactics and viewpoints of the police, the prosecutor and the judge. We know the investigative methods of the police, because we have been a police officer and a police instructor. We know the legal theories of the prosecution, because we have been a prosecutor. Most importantly, we know how to try to overcome their investigative methods and legal theories to defend you. From our years of experience, we understand how the judges in the State, Federal and Municipal Courts view the criminal cases tried before them, and how to defend you to achieve the best possible result.