If I live in one place but was arrested in another, where should I look for a lawyer to represent me?
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If I live in one place but was arrested in another, where should I look for a lawyer to represent me?
I was cited for misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
Asked on December 9, 2011 under Criminal Law, Washington
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Good question. Since you were arrested in a particular county but presumably live in another county, I suggest that that the attorney you retain to represent you in the defense of the action practice law in the county where you were arrested.
The reasons for this suggestion are as follows:
1. most likely the attorney will be known by the judge and all court attendants possibly making things easier to get done.
2. the costs for you will be reduced in that you will not be paying a defense attorney for drive time from one county to another to represent you.
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