A free consultation usually starts as a telephone call, or you can reach out to us by emailing us directly or through the form on our contacts page. During this initial consultation we will determine if we are the best legal team to defend your interests. If your legal defense needs match our areas of experience and expertise, we’ll schedule a convenient time for a free personal consultation appointment. In the consultation meeting we will review the police report and case facts, ask and answer questions, and provide a free assessment of options.
How Should You Prepare for an Initial Consultation?
To prepare for your consultation appointment you should gather all paperwork related to your case. If available, please bring any legal documents and court orders that have been provided to you. It can also be useful to take notes about your legal situation to ensure that the facts of the case are remembered. If other people (witnesses) are involved in your case it’ important to include information about them. In addition, you will want to write down any questions for the attorney that you have. We further recommend that you take some time to consider what you want to discuss before the consultation. Think about what you want from your case. What are your goals and priorities?
What to Bring to an Attorney Consultation?
We understand that when you contact us for a free consultation, you are probably going through a stressful crisis in your life. The most important thing to remember during your consultation is to just be honest with us about what happened. The point of your consultation is to determine how we can best help and protect you. You might be surprised to learn that a situation that may be very embarrassing to you is something that we deal with often.
Firstly, we encourage you to bring a pen and paper so that you can take notes on what we discuss. We may also have legal questions that you don’t know how to answer at the moment, so the pen and paper will come in handy. And of course, bring all of the paperwork mentioned above, notes you’ve written about the incidents of your case, and any questions you have for Attorney Dbouk.
What to Expect at Your Initial Consultation?
The first thing you’ll do is explain your situation. It’s important to be clear on the important facts — what happened, who was involved, and any related incidentals. Your description of your arrest, and what led up to your arrest, helps us to determine the best course of action to take in your case. Incidents that may seem inconsequential can influence the defense strategy that we choose, the motions that could be filed to dismiss the case or reduce the exposure, and the possible punishment and resolution options.
Your consultation will also include an overview of the charges against you, what evidence the prosecutor may need to prove their case, and a discussion of the potential penalties that you are facing. And, we will discuss what it takes to get us hired, including our fees and any foreseeable expenses that we may incur during the course of your case.
How Long Do Consultations Last?
A consultation typically lasts somewhere between 30 minutes and one hour. If time is short, we can confer by phone, for which our consult can be completed in as little as 15 minutes.
