Communication is an important part of legal education. You have a right to expect effective communication from your attorney. If there are any changes to your case, you should feel confident that your attorney will keep you informed. Before you hire an attorney, be sure to ask how their office typically communicates with clients. Often, attorneys will call or email their clients about their case if the update may leave the client with questions and needing more information only the attorney can answer. Some attorneys use their staff to inform clients about routine updates to their cases, like their next court date. You may want to ask about how often your attorney or their team will reach out to you. It is good to get your expectations about communication clear at the beginning of your representation. Setting the standard for communication from the outset can reduce anxiety and frustration.