Fairfax Criminal Defense Law Firm
Overview
Serving Northern Virginia Since 1980
The law offices of Ronald E. Smith, P.C. is a professional corporation in partnership with John S. Lawrence P.C., and Lance D. Gardner, P.C. together we have served the communities of Northern Virginia since 1980.
We are a local firm dedicated to providing effective legal services to clients who have been charged with felony and misdemeanor crimes, DUI/DWI offenses, and traffic violations or who need...
Serving Northern Virginia Since 1980
The law offices of Ronald E. Smith, P.C. is a professional corporation in partnership with John S. Lawrence P.C., and Lance D. Gardner, P.C. together we have served the communities of Northern Virginia since 1980.
We are a local firm dedicated to providing effective legal services to clients who have been charged with felony and misdemeanor crimes, DUI/DWI offenses, and traffic violations or who need...
Serving Northern Virginia Since 1980
The law offices of Ronald E. Smith, P.C. is a professional corporation in partnership with John S. Lawrence P.C., and Lance D. Gardner, P.C. together we have served the communities of Northern Virginia since 1980.
We are a local firm dedicated to providing effective legal services to clients who have been charged with felony and misdemeanor crimes, DUI/DWI offenses, and traffic violations or who need help in filing for social security disability.
To serve our clients best, we have chosen to focus our talent and efforts on these specific practice areas:
Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal Defense
DUI / DWI Criminal Defense
Traffic Violations
Drug Charges
Social Security Disability Claims and Appeals
We take a great deal of pride in the way we communicate with our clients. We will keep you fully informed and as involved in your case as you want to be. From the very beginning to the conclusion of your case, our 24-hour a day commitment ensures that we will provide you with the highest standards of responsiveness and service.
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How do I choose a lawyer?
Consider the following:
Comfort Level - Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal
information? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem?
Credentials - How long has the lawyer been in practice? Has
the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours?
Cost - How are the lawyer's fees structured - hourly or flat
fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?
City - Is the lawyer's office conveniently located?
Not sure what questions to ask a lawyer?
Here are a few to get you started:
- How long have you been in practice?
- How many cases like mine have you handled?
- How often do you settle cases out of court?
- What are your fees and costs?
- What are the next steps?
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- Ensure the attorney is currently licensed to practice in your state
- Gain an understanding of his or her historical disciplinary record, if any.
- Determine the seriousness of complaints/issues which could range from late bar fees to more serious issues requiring disciplinary action.