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Posted by Karren Kenney | Feb 26, 2022 | 0 Comments

When choosing someone to represent you when you are facing criminal charges, you need to think that decision through carefully. You need to find someone that you can trust and are able to be open with. You need to read reviews and meet with a few attorneys until you are happy with the one that you ultimately decide to use. That being said, you may want to consider hiring a female criminal attorney. Here are some reasons why.
Many people feel like women are much better at navigating tension and stress. Women are naturally better listeners than me (sorry, but it's true). Women are also generally good at helping others deal with their emotions. This can be helpful every step of the way, from figuring out what you want to do, whether you should take a deal, or help you beat your charges if you decide to have a jury trial.
A female lawyer may also give you the compassion and understanding that you are looking for. If you want someone to sit down and help you feel better about your case, you may want to talk to a woman. They often have enough empathy, which is something that may be lacking in other male lawyers. A female may also be better in certain cases, such as rape or other similar problems where cross-examination of a vulnerable witness may be needed.
Women are often calmer and less aggressive in a court setting. This can help them to gain the trust of the jury and the judge, which can really help you will your case. Many people are much quicker to side with a woman than they would be with an aggressive man.
Women are social creatures and have learned to work with others their entire lives. When looking for a criminal lawyer, it can be hard to find one that you can trust. That being said, you may want to look into hiring a woman. Women are good at dealing with emotions and feeling empathy, which might be just what you need in a lawyer. It can also help because she will be able to look at both sides of an argument from a female perspective which may help in getting ahead of the other side.
Women attorneys are better with judges and jury members. They don't see them as aggressive, like their male counterparts. They may be able to sway a jury their way, simply because of their attitude in court. However, if you don't want to go to court, you may want a female attorney because she is more likely to help you find a compromise that you can live with. Even if you don't think that you can compromise, she may be able to help you find a solution that will make you happy!
If you wanted the best female criminal attorney in Southern California, contact Kenney Legal Defense and schedule a free 30-minute phone consultation today at 855-505-5588.

