article_snippet: That is why Lisa Green, author of the informative new book "On Your Case: A Compassionate (and Only Slightly Bossy)
article_snippet: So many of our friends have armies of tutors, extracurricular activities, all sorts of angles covered ... but when it comes to the law, there's this black hole.
article_snippet: I am not saying that parents need to go out and get parents own law degrees ...
article_snippet: We can act whether We're lawyers or not as that first line of defense.
article_snippet: So if after reading this, you are moved to try to find a criminal defense lawyer, how on earth do you go about finding one?
article_snippet: Green's advice is to ask friends and colleagues for referrals and also consult with your state bar association, since you would want someone in your state who has experience with criminal defense issues.
article_snippet: You may or may not end up being friends afterwards, but that's not as important as feeling secure that your lawyer is approaching the situation in a way that feels right for you.