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From Law School to the Courtroom: The Path to Becoming a Criminal Defense Lawyer

CaseFox

Criminal defense law is a highly specialized area of law that involves the protection of criminal defendants. Unlike other areas of law, defense attorneys are responsible for the entire range of tasks that go into defending a client. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the path to becoming a defense attorney.

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From Law School to the Courtroom: The Path to Becoming a Criminal Defense Lawyer

CaseFox

Criminal defense law is a highly specialized area of law that involves the protection of criminal defendants. Unlike other areas of law, defense attorneys are responsible for the entire range of tasks that go into defending a client. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the path to becoming a defense attorney.

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What to do if You’ve Been Charged with a Crime in Toronto

CaseFox

If you cannot afford a lawyer, you will be provided with one. Bail Hearing The next step is a bail hearing. The overseeing judge will take into account your connections to the community, the gravity of the alleged offense, and your criminal record. Note, that not all cases get a preliminary hearing.

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How Many Leads Does It Take to Get a Client?

Martindale-Avvo

Every lawyer understands that generating leads is critical to the success of their practice. In other words, the sense of urgency may be greater for a person who needs a criminal defense attorney than for someone searching for an estate planning lawyer. So, how many leads does it take to get a new client?

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Podcast Highlights: Client Journey Theory | Love Thy Lawyer

Lawmatics

Lawmatics CEO Matt Spiegel recently joined the Love Thy Lawyer podcast, hosted by Louis Goodman. Podcast Transcript Louis Goodman — 00:03 Welcome to Love Thy Lawyer, where we talk to practicing attorneys about their lives in and out of the practice of law. I'm Louis Goodman, the host of the show, and yes, I'm a lawyer.

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Webinar Recap: How to Fix Your Law Firm's 2024 Business Plan

Lawmatics

If you’re a practicing lawyer, you’re bound to be head-down on substantive law practice. Matt is an attorney who ran his own criminal defense practice before becoming a legal tech entrepreneur. You know – billable hours. Business can be something of an experimental process, especially if you’re just winging it.

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Current Standards for Public Defender Caseloads Are Too High, Study Says

Legal Tech Monitor

The study was conducted by the RAND Corporation ; the National Center for State Courts ; the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Legal Aid and Indigent Defense ; and Stephen F. Hanlon, Principal, Law Office of Lawyer Hanlon. that encompass the work of public defenders.