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Criminal Law

If you or a loved one have found yourself on the wrong side of the law and are facing criminal charges, finding a Long Island criminal lawyer is crucial to preserving your freedom or at least to reducing the length of sentence that you might receive if your criminal case goes to trial.  Siben & Siben criminal lawyers are adept at handling a range of criminal cases, from white collar crimes to more violent or serious crimes that carry stiff penalties and fines.  Leaving your freedom, finances, and your future in the hands of a lawyer that has the experience and expertise to fight a criminal charge on your behalf is priceless.  But not all lawyers are created equally.  Siben & Siben Long Island criminal lawyers will fight hard for you in the courtroom.

Here are some tips in researching a criminal lawyer:

  • Do your homework. Finding a great criminal attorney involves more than simply looking in your local Yellow Pages and dialing the phone. Ask for referrals from the local bar association as well as your friends and relatives who may have had legal issues in the past.
  • Understand what the criminal attorney will charge you. Some lawyers charge by the hour, others may charge a flat fee for their services.  Always choose a criminal lawyer that is within your budget, although you should not let the attorney’s fees be the deciding factor as with most things in life, including legal representation in a criminal case, you get what you pay for.
  • Choose a lawyer that has experience handling cases like yours. Have they taken cases like yours to trial, or do they tend to have their clients accepting plea bargains instead?
  • Ask questions. You have a lot at stake in a criminal proceeding.  Make a list of questions to ask your Long Island criminal lawyer and take them with you to your initial consultation.  If you don’t feel comfortable with the lawyer, consider hiring someone else.

 

After performing your due diligence, we are confident that choosing  Siben & Siben to represent you in your criminal matter is in your best interests. We have been serving the needs of people in this area since 1934 and have many loyal clients to prove our assertion.  Please feel free to contact us today for a Free Consultation.