i just got a new lawyer. he's a criminal lawyer, but our case is a family law case. is this okay? what are the pros and cons? Thank you.
2007-02-06 06:37:57 · 10 answers · asked by lady 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You will be better off with a Domestic attorney, one who handles family court issues, unless the issue at hand involves criminal matters. Criminal lawyers only work with criminal matters, unless he/she is "flexible" and does other work other than just criminal (i.e. domestic, ssi, civil, etc.). You should ask your attorney next time you visit if he/she handles family law? If not, your best bet is to get a Domestic attorney.
2007-02-06 10:21:24 · answer #1 · answered by Çåŗőľîņẫ§ħŷġĭ®ł 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-11 09:30:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-24 04:28:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can, but a lawyer specializing in family law will normally have a more thorough knowledge of the different aspects. I'd find a lawyer with experience in the type of case I was involved in.
2007-02-06 07:51:17 · answer #4 · answered by Enchanted 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Criminal attorneys pass the same bar exams as the rest. Some attorney's specialize...like you've indicated...in family law, real estate law, medical law, etc!
A criminal attorney will be more familiar with laws that go to court and know the "defenses" and "case law" which is a good thing.
Best bet is to ask your attorney his qualifications in family law. Who better to answer you directly?!
Best wishes!
2007-02-06 06:42:48 · answer #5 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't be crazy. If your case is a family law case, get a family law attorney. Would you go to the dentist if you broke your arm?
2007-02-08 18:23:19 · answer #6 · answered by puppyfred 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like him, and he has *some* family law experience, or it is a really simple case, stick with him. There is a lot of cross-over between criminal and family law, belive it or not.
2007-02-06 07:12:30 · answer #7 · answered by Ducky's Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its best to use a lawyer who has worked in the field you need him for
2007-02-06 06:45:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would really prefer a lawyer who is experienced in the field pertaining to my case.
You wouldn't go to an eye doctor to have your appendix removed, right?
2007-02-06 06:42:36 · answer #9 · answered by flywho 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can find one that's not a criminal, let me know.
2007-02-06 06:41:26 · answer #10 · answered by nachtmann2 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋