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MY LEGAL CAREER
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I handle criminal and juvenile matters in the City of San Francisco.

    I have practiced criminal law since December 3, 1982, after graduating from McGeorge School of Law.  Since that time I have acquired experience from both sides of the fence as a prosecuter and as a defense attorney.   
5 CRITERIA TO OBTAINING A CRIMINAL ATTORNEY FOR YOUR MATTER

 
1. EXPERIENCE.  If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime as an adult or as a juvenile, you need the counsel and advise of an experienced attorney.  Ask the attorney if they have experience in prosecution.  Why?  Because knowing how a prosecutor thinks and prepares a case gives you an advantage when defending a case.
 
2.  KNOWLEDGE IN YOUR PARTICULAR SUBJECT MATTER.  Ask whether the attorney has any knowledge in your particular area of concern.  If you've been charged with domestic violence, ask the attorney if they have experience in that area.  If you've been charged with assault or a gang related crime, ask the attorney if they have knowledge of not only the crimes charged but of any enhancements that may be alleged.

 

3.  INTERVIEW THE ATTORNEY.  Meet with your attorney personally before intering into a legal services agreement.  Interview the attorney about everything, including whether they have professional insurance.  Try to get a read on whether you feel comfortable with them, whether you feel confident in them, whether they come accross as being knowledgable and confident in their abilities to represent you in the manner you want to be represented.  That includes open and frank discussion of your matter.  If your attorney is guarantying an outcome, hold onto your money and look for someone else.  There are no guarantees in criminal defense outcomes.


 

 
4 COMMUNICATION.  Just like location, location, location is of utmost importance in buying real estate, COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION is of utmost importance in your attorney-client relationship.  Make sure to satisfy yourself that the attorney you bring on board will keep you informed as your matter progresses and that they will take your calls or return them in a timely manner.
 
5.  GET IT IN WRITING.  Lastly, make certain the attorney provides to you a written agreement that sets forth the legal services to be provided and the cost of those legal services.
 
Law Office of Anthony Perez
(415) 676.9391