Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Criminal Lawyer Interview for College purpose

1)Lawyer's name:

2)Where do you work?

3)How long have you worked in this field?

4)What is the best thing you like abou the job?

5)What is the thing you dislike the most about the job?

6)Have things changed? How have they changed? (Provide an example)

7)If you had to make a career choice again...Would you choose the same career? Why, or why not?


Asked on 11/22/08, 10:14 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: Criminal Lawyer Interview for College purpose

My name is Valerie Masters. I have been a criminal defense attorney for 13 years. There are many pluses to job which include working with smart, interesting people, helping people who have serious legal problems, and the independence I have working for myself. The worst part of the job is running the business side of the practice. Yes things have changed in criminal law in the last 13 years. The sentencing guidelines are much stricter, and clients face more time than they ever did. Yes, I think I would have made the same choice again, I am very lucky to do what I do.

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Answered on 11/22/08, 10:58 am


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