Deciding who your criminal defense attorney will be, which is finding the best criminal defense attorney for your case, is not an easy decision to make. First and foremost, who you decide to hire as your criminal defense attorney is a very personal decision. Every attorney brings a different perspective and a unique skill set to the table. Things you might want to consider include whether or not the attorney is Board Certified in Criminal Law, how many cases the attorney has tried to juries in your jurisdiction, whether the defense attorney know the prosecutor and the judge, whether the defense attorney give you a good description of how the criminal process works, what to expect, and outline some strategies for your defense.