
Q: What should I pay specific attention to during my first attorney interview?
Answer: You should pay specific attention to the following during your first attorney interview:
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Is the attorney listening to what you are saying?
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Do you feel comfortable with him or her?
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Does he or she ask a lot of questions of you to understand what the issues are?
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Is he or she respectful?
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Does he or she have experience working with cases involving your particular needs (i.e. domestic abuse)
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Does he or she have experience working with domestic abuse advocates?
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Is he or she willing to work with your advocate?