Let it be known that I DO NOT RECOMMEND hiring an attorney if you can avoid it. They are all officers of the court, and their first loyalty lies with the court not the client. Check out this article to learn more truth about attorneys.
So, only if you absolutely need to, you can use the following form to see just how good they are and what their track record looks like and evaluate their knowledge and skill level. Use the following questionnaire to find out if they are willing to really defend you. Simply print and then fill out the second page and submit to your prospective counsel.
