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Frequently Asked Questions
Sifuentes and Locke, LLP
- 1. What makes Sifuentes and Locke, LLP different from other law firms?
- 2. What should I expect from my free consultation?
- 3. How do I know if I need to hire an attorney?
- 4. I have been contacted by a Detective should I talk to him by myself?
1) What makes Sifuentes & Locke different from other law firms?
a. Most criminal defense attorneys in San Antonio work by themselves. At Sifuentes and Locke we work as a team. We use our dedicated staff and our knowledgeable attorneys to work out solutions to your legal problems. Because we have more than thirty years of combined experience we can usually work out more creative solutions than other law firms that are relying on the experience of a single attorney.
2) What should I expect from my free consultation?
a. At Sifuentes and Locke we realize that everyone who walks through our doors has special criminal defense needs. The first thing you should expect is that when you leave we will have an understanding of what you need. Some people are worried about what a criminal accusation will do to their job, others worry about going to jail, and others worry about the stigma associated with being accused of a crime. Regardless, of what you are worried about we will provide you with a strategy for addressing your needs and making sure that your risks are minimized.
3) How do I know if I need to hire an attorney?
a. You need to hire an attorney if you were placed in handcuffs when you were arrested. This means the State intends to take away your liberty, and you need an attorney to shepherd you through that process so you can make sure that does not happen. You need to hire an attorney if you have a court appointed attorney. While some court appointed attorneys do a good job, you need to make sure that you have a criminal defense attorney that understands your needs. You need to hire an attorney if you have received a letter from the District Attorney's Office informing you that you may be the target of an investigation. If you have received a target letter you need to call us immediately.
4) I have been contacted by a Detective should I talk to him by myself?
a. While every situation is different you need to consult with an attorney before speaking to the police. At Sifuentes and Locke we often take our clients through mock interrogations to see if speaking to the police makes sense or if it will end up causing more harm than good. Before you decide whether or not you should talk to the police talk to a lawyer and then make your decision.