I've Been Everywhere, Man

Note: this is another in a series of posts describing some things you may want to think about while finding yourself a lawyer.

Lawyers are all over the place, so where should you look to find one? Just as a general matter, if you are hiring a criminal attorney, most of their offices are located in or around the same town as the local court. If you are looking for an attorney that will handle your million-dollar estate, you will probably be looking for a lawyer in an affluent suburb, and not in the inner city. In short, keep in mind what demographic you fall into when you are looking for a specific type of lawyer- it may help you narrow your search.

Also, if you have a special situation, you may find that you have to limit your search geographically out of necessity. If you can't drive, or your case is being litigated far away from you (like those annoying speeding tickets people sometimes get while driving out of state), you may not have a choice as to where you're looking. Don't be afraid to ask if you feel that you need a special accommodation, though- you'd be surprised how many lawyers might be willing to make a house call, or to have a consultation over the phone if you're 300 miles away.