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Helpful Tips to Finding a Good Criminal Lawyer 

Published on March 13th, 2025

Finding a lawyer requires work and if you put the work in, then you will find the right lawyer for you. 

Track Record of Sucess

It doesn’t matter why you need a Bloomington, IL criminal lawyer, you need to know that they have a good track record of success. This means they have a successful track of negotiating petition settlements and resolving matters. There are some cases that can be settled before you even have to go to trial, while others aren’t as simple. This is why you need to know that your lawyer has a record of success in and out of the courtroom. 

Experience 

A factor just as important as a good track record is someone with experience. Some lawyers practice in various sections of the law and don’t have as much experience in criminal law. You want someone who specializes in this niche of the law because that means they know the ins and outs of the laws regarding your case. When you have someone who has years of practice doing this it can make it easy for them to understand your case.

Reputation 

You are going to need to know the reputation of the lawyer you are looking at. Some lawyers are known for handling difficult and high-profile cases, while others aren’t. That doesn’t mean they are the right lawyer for you though. Those lawyers are often only taking cases with a high payout, and if your case isn’t like that then they may not want to work with you. That is okay though because as long as the lawyer you pick has a good reputation that is all that matters. Make sure they have no disciplinary actions taken against them and see if other clients liked working with them. Reviews are your friend, and you should use them to your advantage. 

Location 

Laws are going to vary from state to state, as well as county to county. You want someone who is in your area handling your case. Not only will they know the laws but they will know the judges as well. That gives you a better chance at getting the most favorable outcome for you. 

Searching for a Bloomington, IL criminal lawyer doesn’t have to be hard if you follow our tips above and if you have more questions don’t hesitate to reach out to a lawyer at Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols for more information. 

 

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