First, they should practice exclusively in criminal law. Lawyers usually specialize in a certain area of law. You wouldn’t go to a pediatrician for heart surgery. For the same reasons, you want to make sure the lawyer you pick focuses exclusively on criminal law. Second, you want to make sure the lawyer has experience with your particular type of case. Most criminal defense lawyers offer a potential client a free consultation to discuss their case. This in-person meeting is a good chance for you to ask questions about the lawyer’s experience and to see if they’re the right fit for you.Third, they should be familiar with prior court decisions. A good criminal defense lawyer knows how judges tend to treat cases like yours. Knowing how judges and prosecutors approach your particular type of case can assist the lawyer in your defense strategy.The criminal defense lawyers at Arechigo and Stokka focus their practice exclusively on criminal law and have extensive experience handling all types of cases. Minnesota Lawyer has recognized criminal defense lawyer John Arechigo as Attorney of the Year in 2015 and 2019, with the 2019 honor carrying the exclusive Circle of Excellence recognition. If you need an awarded criminal defense lawyer who gets results, contact us today for a free consultation.