FAQs: Virginia Criminal Defense

The following list contains Frequently Asked Questions answered by Virginia criminal lawyer Karin Riley Porter. The answers are excerpted from an interview.

• How do I find a criminal lawyer in Virginia?
• How do I find the best criminal lawyer in Virginia for me?
• Why shouldn’t I just go out and hire the cheapest criminal lawyer in Virginia?
• If I’m being investigated, should I hire an attorney immediately or should I wait until I’m charged?
• What is the next step once I hired you as my attorney? 
• Why should I hire a private criminal defense attorney?
• Can I get a lawyer for a bond hearing? 
• How should I prepare for my first court date?