A former prosecutor, Joe Tacopina is an experienced criminal defense attorney in New York City. In addition to his casework, Joe Tacopina is an adjunct law professor at the Fordham Law School and lectures on legal issues throughout the United States.

1. What to Look For in a Criminal
Defense Attorney
BY JOE TACOPINA

2. What to Look For in a Criminal Defense Attorney
A former prosecutor, Joe Tacopina is an experienced
criminal defense attorney in New York City. In
addition to his casework, Joe Tacopina is an adjunct
law professor at the Fordham Law School and
lectures on legal issues throughout the United States.

3. What to Look For in a Criminal Defense Attorney
Any individual facing criminal charges should seek
expert legal guidance. Quality criminal defense
attorneys devise strategies to present their clients in
the best possible light and to cast seeds of reasonable
doubt into the minds of judges and juries. In many
cases, the most effective criminal defense attorneys
have gained experience working as prosecutors
before moving into private practice.

4. What to Look For in a Criminal Defense Attorney
When seeking a criminal defense lawyer, clients
should always make sure the attorney has experience
in the courthouse where the case is pending. In
addition, individuals should seek out attorneys who
have represented others who have faced the same or
similar charges. Moreover, clients should choose
attorneys with whom they have good rapport to build
a trust-based attorney-client relationship.

5. What to Look For in a Criminal Defense Attorney
Committed criminal defense firms may conduct
their own investigation and attain forensic testimony
to create weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. In
addition, criminal attorneys should be present with
their clients during any questioning by authorities or
media.