3. Hiring an attorney based on the amount of the fee alone. The Commonwealth of Virginia has extensive resources, and you need to hire an attorney and pay a fee, which will allow your lawyer to put the time and effort into your case, which is necessary to counter the efforts of the prosecution. As attorneys develop expertise, they get better results and they often charge higher fees. Higher fees allow attorneys to handle fewer cases and give each case the personal attention it deserves. A lawyer who charges a lower fee may have too many cases to thoroughly investigate and prepare for your case. You wouldn't purchase a car or select a doctor based solely on cost, and you shouldn't select an attorney based solely on cost either.

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