[author: Amy Walkowiak]
Parents often struggle when hiring a college student defense lawyer. It’s not always obvious what type of lawyer to hire, especially if the college student is facing disciplinary proceedings on campus that do not involve a court of law.
A defense attorney can help you navigate the bail process, prepare for their court dates, and mount a defense. In the best case scenario, even get your student’s charges dropped.
However, you may also need to defend your student’s academic future against the university’s disciplinary charges, which is why we recommend hiring a student defense attorney who can help your child with every step of the process.
So how do you know which lawyer to hire, and who’s going to do a good job representing your college student? From DC Student Defense attorney Shan Wu, here are the top 3 things to look for when you’re hiring a college student defense lawyer: