[WASCWatch]

Sometimes hiring a local defense attorney is not the wisest decision unless they have a reputation for going after the local corrupt cops, prosecutors, and judges. In that case, they will think twice before trying ‘F’ you over.

[Hootowl99]

That is very sound advice re. hiring a local attorney and especially if essentially all of their practice is solely before the local city, county and state courts.

[PAR35]

Sometimes hiring a local defense attorney is not the wisest decision unless they have a reputation for going after the local corrupt cops, prosecutors, and judges.

A good point, but the flip side of that is if you don't use a local guy/gal, you risk getting 'home towned' by the judge.