If you are ever involved in a predicament with law, whether it’s a DUI or a highway accident, and you were at fault, you should never lie to your lawyer. The first thing we tell our clients when they come in for a free consultation is that their data is secure. Anything you tell us is private information.
The Attorney-client Privilege
Lawyers owe their clients the duty of confidentiality. This means that lawyers cannot reveal any information or conversations they’ve had with clients to anyone. That includes prosecutors, friends, family, or anyone else in regard. If the client does not give consent, the lawyer must remain silent and legally do so. But of course, you must be careful about what you discuss in public. Let’s say you decide to meet your lawyer in public and have a coffee date at a diner or somewhere outside on a patio. If someone in public overhears your “private conversation” with your lawyer, they can testify against you. Plus, your confidentiality can be put even more at risk if you’re in a public setting alone talking about your case on your cellphone. If someone overhears it in public, you lose your privacy and chances of winning your case in court.
‘If I’m Guilty, Then I Should Not Get a Lawyer’
Some clients know deep down that they are guilty. Thus, they no want to take the case to court. We won’t be the first or the last to tell you that “everybody makes mistakes.” Even if you are guilty, you can still seek compensation for damages in a personal injury case. This is where we step in and keep the private details to ourselves with your best interests in mind. At Warren Law Firm in Ohio, we keep your data secure. Once you hire us, we are your employee.
Talking to a Lawyer in Ohio for Legal Representation
Keep in mind that laws vary from state to state. We will prepare the documents necessary to file your claim in Ohio and gather the evidence needed to prove your claim at trial. Whether you were at fault or not, you are entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and property repair. When you reach out to our Ohio law firm, we will make sure to go over the “attorney-client privilege” and confidentiality duty. Our legal team of professionals will be able to explain precisely how it works and have your best interests in mind.
Even if you end up going with a court-appointed lawyer for your case, both court-appointed and private defense attorneys must maintain client confidences. If you need help with a personal injury case due to road accidents or if you’ve been injured on the job, Warren Law Firm can help represent your worker’s compensation case in an Ohio court.
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