Why DaytonaDefense.com?
Selecting a criminal defense lawyer for yourself or a loved one can be a stressful process. Many people have never hired a criminal defense lawyer before and are unsure of what to look for or what is important. They may not know what qualifications matter most or what a reasonable fee will cost. When they call us, one question they are likely to ask is “Why should we pick DaytonaDefense.com?”
The answer to that is very simple: Service and Value.
SERVICE
As a criminal defense attorney licensed since 1998, I can tell you the most common complaints people have about their attorneys revolve around accessibility and communication. Having worked in industries outside the legal field, I understand the importance of providing consistent and reliable customer service. More importantly, I brought that commitment to customer service back to the legal field and now strive to make sure we always provide the highest level of service to each of our clients. A prime example of this is how we handle phone calls compared to other firms.
Since launching this law firm, my priority has always been to make sure that prospective clients speak with a lawyer as soon as possible. At other firms, you have to go through a receptionist and deal with a legal assistant just to set a phone appointment to speak with a lawyer, and then still wait hours or days before you actually have the appointment. At those firms, you get passed around with no one stepping up to answer your questions or address your needs.
However, at DaytonaDefense.com, we make sure that an actual criminal defense attorney in Daytona Beach answers your call as often as possible. Even as the owner of a multi-lawyer firm, I am still the one personally answering your calls. We hold ourselves to that standard because once you have been arrested, we understand that you are in the middle of an emergency. We want to respond to that emergency and get you the care and attention you deserve as quickly as possible.
While other firms or public defenders will pass you around between paralegals and secretaries, we make sure that, as long as your lawyer is not in court or visiting the jail, they are available to speak to you. We do not only refer to your first call, but all the way through the completion of your case.
Think about it this way: While other lawyers will treat you like a call to be avoided, DaytonaDefense.com will treat you like a valued client.
Which firm would YOU trust?
VALUE
A close relative of our commitment to service is our commitment to value. The question of value encompasses both the cost of something and what you receive for that money. At DaytonaDefense.com, there are three significant parts of our commitment to value: we work on fixed, flat fees, we offer flexible payment plans, and we do not charge trial fees.
First, our fixed, flat fee lets you know exactly what things will cost. Whether your case lasts one month or one year, the fee remains the same. That gives you financial predictability and protects you from getting stuck on a treadmill of never-ending fees like you might get with other lawyers. Once we agree on a fee, it is our responsibility to complete the case by pursuing a favorable outcome in a timely manner. We will never ask you to pay additional attorney fees because your case is taking longer than we expected.
Next, by offering payment plans, we will try to work within your budget. Many other lawyers refuse to offer payment plans, or if they do, they require their fees to be paid within one or two months. At DaytonaDefense.com, we offer flexibility because we can often predict how long your particular case may take to get resolved. If the case can be resolved within six months, then we can offer a six-month plan. If it could take ten months, we can provide a ten-month plan.
Finally, with our fixed, flat fee, we will not surprise you with a trial fee at the end of your case. Some lawyers may attempt to sneak a trial fee into their fee agreement. That should be a red flag because it can create an escape clause and a conflict of interest. If you cannot pay the trial fee, a lawyer could drop your case or pressure you into taking a plea. At DaytonaDefense.com, we never include trial fees in our agreements because they may ultimately deprive you of your constitutionally guaranteed right to a trial. No matter the case, our fixed, flat fee is the only fee we charge.
The Importance of Hiring an Experienced Local Attorney
While shopping for a criminal defense attorney in Daytona Beach, you may notice several firms with lawyers spread out across the state or firms offering fees far below what other, more local firms have quoted you. Those low-value, discount law firms operate with a flawed business model that can prevent them from providing quality legal representation. Several times a month, I receive calls from people who hired one of those firms and now need us to take over their case.
Unfortunately, lawyers at low-value, discount firms are often overburdened with large caseloads and unable to devote the necessary attention to their cases. That lack of attention results in lapses in communication with clients and their families, as well as poor outcomes in court.
Our Commitment to Providing the Strongest Legal Representation
At DaytonaDefense.com, we strive to enhance the value we provide by making sure every case and client receives the attention they need. Apart from our reasonable fees and payment plans, our commitment to value ensures that you will get platinum-level representation throughout the duration of your case.
I can be sure of that value because of my own commitment to DaytonaDefense.com. I started this firm as a solo criminal defense lawyer in Daytona Beach in 2017. Since then, I have personally logged thousands of miles driving between courthouses, spent hundreds of hours sitting in courtrooms protecting my clients’ rights, and devoted countless nights and weekends to speaking with clients and their loved ones in the interest of providing impeccable legal representation.
By 2019, we added offices in Orlando and Ocala and took on additional attorneys under our banner. Knowing the effort and dedication it took to build DaytonaDefense.com’s reputation, I insisted on personally identifying and recruiting each attorney who works with DaytonaDefense.com, DefendOcala.com, and OrlandoDefense.com.
Each attorney with our firm has been selected because I have seen their work, I trust their skills, and I know that I could trust them with my own court case and with the reputation of the business I have built. Since I can trust them with what is important to me, I know I can trust them with what is important to you.
Unparalleled service. Unparalleled value. THAT is DaytonaDefense.com.
We’ve got your back.