Driving on suspended license lawyer – Part 4: You hired a lawyer, now what?
- This article is Part 4 of a very important topic, “how to find a driving on a suspended license lawyer.”
- This article focuses on what you need to know after you hire a driving on a suspended license lawyer.
- You should read Parts 1, 2 and 3, I go through using Google Reviews to find a great driving on a suspended license lawyer. What questions to ask a lawyer before you hire them. And how much it will cost to hire that lawyer.
- You can read those article posts here – Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
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- After you’ve hired a driving on a suspended license lawyer, here are 5 key things that you need to know.
1/ Your case will take time
- When the Police charge you with a driving on a suspended license, that charge sets in motion a very serious legal proceeding against you.
- There are very specific rules regarding how your case will be handled through the legal system.
- There are no shortcuts. And that legal proceeding will take time.
- At a minimum, you are looking at many months.
- In some cases, maybe up to 18 months.
- Bottom line. Be patient.
2/ Expect time gaps. - As your case progresses through the legal system, there are times when your case will be put before a justice of the peace in a court.
- Many times, these dates are administrative. In other words, they are just “check-ins” with the court to let them know that the case is proceeding and moving forward.
- In between these court dates, there are time gaps. And you may not be hearing from your lawyer during these time gaps.
- That is okay and to be expected.
3/ Make sure your lawyer knows how to get in touch with you- You should expect time gaps where you don’t hear from your lawyer.
- However, when your lawyer needs to get in touch with you, your lawyer must have your most up-to-date information.
- So if you change your mobile, your email, or your home address, let your lawyer know asap.
4/ Be responsive to your lawyer- If your lawyer needs something, get it to them asap.
- Remember, driving on a suspended license is a serious charge with serious penalties.
- When your lawyer needs something from you, it’s because they need it to help fight your case. So don’t procrastinate. Just get it to them.
5/ Pay your fees- If you’re on a payment plan, make sure you pay your fees on time.
- Lawyers don’t like chasing clients for payment. We don’t have the time or the resources to do that.
- Pay on time and without hassle. Let your lawyer focus on fighting your driving on a suspended license case and not chasing you for fees.
- You should expect time gaps where you don’t hear from your lawyer.
- However, when your lawyer needs to get in touch with you, your lawyer must have your most up-to-date information.
- So if you change your mobile, your email, or your home address, let your lawyer know asap.
4/ Be responsive to your lawyer- If your lawyer needs something, get it to them asap.
- Remember, driving on a suspended license is a serious charge with serious penalties.
- When your lawyer needs something from you, it’s because they need it to help fight your case. So don’t procrastinate. Just get it to them.
5/ Pay your fees- If you’re on a payment plan, make sure you pay your fees on time.
- Lawyers don’t like chasing clients for payment. We don’t have the time or the resources to do that.
- Pay on time and without hassle. Let your lawyer focus on fighting your driving on a suspended license case and not chasing you for fees.
- If you’re on a payment plan, make sure you pay your fees on time.
- Lawyers don’t like chasing clients for payment. We don’t have the time or the resources to do that.
- Pay on time and without hassle. Let your lawyer focus on fighting your driving on a suspended license case and not chasing you for fees.
