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:

• Is the attorney listening to what you are saying?

• Do you feel comfortable with him or her?

• Does he or she ask a lot of questions of you to understand what the issues are?

• Is he or she respectful?

• Does he or she have experience working with cases involving your particular needs (i.e. domestic abuse)

• Does he or she have experience working with domestic abuse advocates?

• Is he or she willing to work with your advocate?