What Do I Do If I Am Arrested?

Contact a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. Your lawyer can arrange for bail in Orange County. Remember you have the Constitutional right to remain silent. You are not required to speak with anyone and should not discuss the facts of your case with anyone except your attorney.

How Do I Bail Out Of Jail?

Pay the full amount of the bail in cash. The benefit of this is that you get the entire amount of your money back when the case ends. No premium is paid to a bondsperson. Anyone with cash or a money order can post bail for you. Bail Bond. In this method, a bail bondsperson may arrange for your bail. The cost is usually10% of the bail amount. If your bail is set at $100,000 you pay a non-refundable $10,000 for the bond and secure the remaining $90,000 using property as collateral. The security in your collateral ends when your case ends but the $10,000 is the bondsperson’s fee and is not returned.

Should I Hire A Lawyer?

I never advise against hiring a lawyer. This is not a business decision. It is based upon the realities of a criminal defendant’s or injured person’s situation. The reality is that your lawyer will know much more about jail or other sanctions that the District Attorney or Court will impose upon you than will you. In injury situations, your lawyer will know more about dealing with insurance companies than will you. Of course, you may get a “good” offer but how will you know? How will you know if it is a bad offer? In criminal cases, a great deal is at stake – not only incarceration, but loss of job, home, and other factors. Minus incarceration, the same is true for catastrophic injury cases. Your goal should be to resume your life with the least possible negative impact. Felonies will affect your future, but even misdemeanors could have serious ramifications such as lost licenses (driving and professional) and lifelong entry into government databases. It could even affect future job prospects. Hiring a lawyer is a personal decision but one that could have a large impact on the rest of your life. It is extremely important that you retain a lawyer to help you through your current situation.

How Do I Select A Lawyer?

The most fundamental concept to selecting a lawyer is “trust.” Ed Flores is a former Orange County senior deputy DA. Your lawyer will be the person to whom you confide. You must trust your lawyer’s experience and counsel. Sit down with the lawyer and speak with him or her. Ask the lawyer if they have experience with your type of case, but do not regard this as the sole qualification. The lawyer may have experience in many other types of cases that are readily transferable to your case and be an excellent lawyer to boot. Do not feel compelled to hire that lawyer simply because you are in the office. Speak with a few attorneys if you are unsure and do not simply let the fee be your guide. It is true that we do not select heart surgeons based upon their fee. The same care should be taken when retaining a lawyer. See How to Choose a Lawyer.

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Personal Injury Attorney In Southern California | The Flores Law Group, A Professional Corporation

Personal injury, it’s an unavoidable part of life. Modern life is comprised of busy people making their day. There is chaotic traffic with cars, trucks, vans, delivery vehicles, bicycles, scooters, and skateboards. There are stairs, escalators, broken sidewalks, spilled liquids, impediments, faulty railings, falling objects, and a million other things that could be in a state of disrepair or damage such that you could be injured through no fault of your own. There are occupational hazards and daily ‘just minding your own business’ hazards that present themselves right in front of you. The fact is, with so much moving and happening, it’s a foregone conclusion that accidents are going to happen.

But when an accident happens and you are injured due to the negligence of another party, in Orange, CA and Surrounding Counties, you’ll need a skilled, experienced personal injury attorney. Medical bills can be astronomical,

especially if you have a hospital stay. And personal injuries can take a while to heal, sometimes impacting your ability to work for an extended period or in some cases—permanently. If you’re out of work temporarily or if your injuries are so severe that you cannot ever return to work, or need to retrain for a different career entirely due to your injuries, compensation for your injury must cover all your expenses, past, present and future. When people in the Orange, CA area have a legal issue, they turn to Flores Law Group, A Professional Corporation. As a top personal injury attorney, Attorney Flores understands the

I hear much of people's calling out to punish the guilty, but very few are concerned to clear the innocent.

- Daniel Defoe

nuances of personal injury law and will fight for your rights, building an undeniable case to get you the maximum compensation. Edward R. Flores is an AV® Peer Review Rated lawyer, which is the preeminent rating awarded only to top lawyers who have been recognized for achieving the highest level of legal ability and ethics. Additionally, Attorney Flores has 34 years of legal experience and is a former Orange County Senior Deputy District Attorney, trying over 100 cases to verdict. He has the unparalleled experience you’ll need when you must fight for the benefits and compensation you deserve.

When you need a personal injury attorney in Orange County, CA and Surrounding Counties, consult with the best, contact Flores Law Group, A Professional Corporation and let Ed get to work immediately to protect you and your interests. Ed treats every client like family and is proud to serve the Orange County, CA community.

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Criminal Defense Attorney In Orange County And Surrounding Counties | The Flores Law Group, A Professional Corporation

If you’ve been charged with a crime, been arrested, or believe you are being investigated, the race is on. Simply put, there is no time to waste; contact a criminal defense attorney in Orange, CA immediately. From the minute you are charged, arrested, or investigated, the prosecution has already built and is continuing to build its case, which can result in huge financial fines and court costs, damage to your reputation, jail time, or prison. And from the very moment a crime has been committed, witnesses and evidence can become less useful as time drags on. Important witnesses who can possibly provide valuable information on the events, actions they were witness to, and descriptions of the criminal offender or offenders—need to be interviewed immediately. This is because witness recall fades with time; our memories are sharper right after an event. Any description or detail that we, as your criminal defense attorney, can gather from a witness to the crime that helps to establish that you are not the criminal offender is critically important for your case.

In Southern California, Flores Law Group, A Professional Corporation has a reputation for getting to the facts, no matter how deep we have to dig. Witness accounts are critical, but they’re just the tip of the iceberg. As your criminal defense attorney, we’ll look for holes in any reporting and filing, as well as any procedures used that were unlawful that could have violated your rights. When necessary, we’ll consult with you regarding employing the best seasoned and savvy investigators who know how to uncover evidence. We’ll report to you regularly during the process so you’ll always know how your case is proceeding. As your criminal defense attorney in Orange County, CA, Edward R. Flores will utilize every last bit of knowledge regarding criminal law that he has amassed over his 34 years of successful legal practice. And as a former Senior Deputy District Attorney in Orange County, no one is better prepared to defend you. Having spent years prosecuting cases, Attorney Flores knows what a prosecution team looks for, how they work, and all the strategies they will use to try to win their case against you, fine you, or put you behind bars. Don’t risk your finances, your reputation, or your freedom. Call Edward R. Flores at Flores Law Group, A Professional Corporation, your criminal defense attorney in Orange County, California.

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Each client will be treated courteously and respectfully.
Client telephone calls will be returned promptly.
Discussions with client will be at all times honest and direct.
Edward R. Flores will pursue client’s objectives zealously as governed by the Rules of Professional Responsibility, ethical conduct, and the law.
Your case will be handled competently and diligently in accord with the highest standards of the legal profession.
Client communications will at all times be kept confidential. This applies to all communications made during the attorney/client relationship even after your case has concluded and the relationship has ceased.
All fees and costs will be explained in advance.
You will receive copies of important documents.

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Mr. Flores holds an AV® Peer Review Rating. AV is the preeminent Rating, achievable only after admission to the bar for at least ten years, indicating the highest level of legal ability and ethics; The pinnacle of professional excellence.

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Orange County Lawyer Edward R. Flores – Former Senior Deputy District Attorney

There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws.

- Ayn Rand

Choosing a lawyer is one of life’s most critical decisions. When you are accused of a crime, more than your liberty is at stake – you risk loss of career, home, and reputation. When you are injured and unable to work due to the fault of another, you face potentially the same catastrophic consequences. In either case, you are swept into a chain of events over which you feel you have no control. That is why you must act quickly and wisely.

You need an attorney you can trust – an attorney who has the experience, reputation, skill, and determination to successfully defend your rights and secure a just result in your case. When it comes to your freedom and your future, you owe it to yourself and to your loved ones to hire the very best.

Mr. Flores is a former Orange County Deputy District Attorney who handled some of the highest profile criminal cases in the State of California and Orange County. He also practiced in the civil arena with a large national law firm in Orange County and Arizona handling personal injury product liability cases.

He is a highly skilled lawyer with a reputation for integrity and finely tuned trial skills. Below are just some of the areas that Mr. Flores will handle. Please read on to learn more about Edward R. Flores.

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