Who is the BEST family law lawyer in the Champaign area?
I need a complete shark. Someone who is very very well known for winning child custody cases. All suggestions will be considered, but I would appreciate it if you know from experience how good they are.
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mailaccount63
23 Jan 2010
Caroline
23 Jan 2010
Have you considered contacting local newspapers? Be careful because the legal desk reporter might just give you the name of a friend. But I don’t think it can hurt to ask around. I am sorry you are in this position.
Do you have the money to pay a retainer fee to the Lawyer?!? That is going to be the first thing the law office asks you.
THE best way to find a lawyer is by word of mouth. Ask your: family, friends, coworkers, anyone you might know in the same situation, etc.
OR
Call your local (usually county) bar association. Ask for names of attorneys that handle Child Custody matters. (If money is a BIG problem, you could also ask for the phone number of your local LegalAid office. – the attorneys at LegalAid are "real" attorneys, but sometimes in the field of Law, how much you are willing to pay does affect the quality you get.)
When you call the law office(s), insist on speaking with the Lawyer. Just tell the Secretary the main idea of your matter – do not tell all the little details of your matter to the Secretary – save the details for the Attorney. When you get the Lawyer on the phone line, ask him/her:
- Do they give >>>FREE, initial consultations for the FIRST meeting? (most do, but not all – you have to ask, don’t assume)
- How much do they charge?
- Could you make payments on your account?
- Can they help you? OR Refer you to someone who can help you?
Good luck.
(This is based on my knowledge, information, belief, and life experiences. This was intended as personal opinion, and not intended to be used as legal advice. Seeking advice over the Internet is not a good idea – the field of Law is too complex for that. Please be careful and do your research.)