While criminal defense cases and personal injury cases differ vastly in terms of the law, strategy, and approach there are a few things they have in common when it comes to representation.
For starters, with either type of case, you need an attorney who has compassion for your situation — someone who has the ability to see and resonate with the person behind the surface level of the issue. Another commonality is that your attorney should have the ability to create a strategy that works specifically for your case. Sure, the experience is of the utmost importance, but there is no cookie cutter approach. Every case is different and should be given the personalized attention it needs for optimal results. Lastly, both criminal defense and personal injury attorneys need to have