Your attorney will be able to do a much better job for you if you are honest and give them every detail of your case. The smallest things can be very important to your case. Attorneys do not like surprises, so it is important to be upfront, even if it is embarrassing. In negotiating, trials, and anywhere in between, the truth will come out, so it is better to prepare and plan so that we are ready. The nice part about honesty with your lawyer is that it remains confidential between you and your attorney. So, even if you tell us something that is incriminating or something you do not really want to admit, your attorney cannot tell anyone else without your permission. Judges, police, and prosecutors are not allowed to listen in on attorney-client phone calls, and this allows you to freely speak without fear it will be held against you later on. This occurs as soon as you call us for a consultation, even if you decide not to hire us.