1. When the prosecutors see who your lawyer is they high-five each other

2. During the trial you catch him playing his Gameboy

3. She places a "No Refunds" sign on the defense table

4. Just before the trial starts he whispers, "The judge is the one with the little hammer, right?"

5. Just before she says "Your Honor" she makes those little quotation marks in the air with her fingers

6. His law office sign reads "Practicing Law Since 2:25 p.m."

7. Whenever her objection is overruled, she tells the judge, "Whatever"

8. He begins closing arguments with, "As Ally McBeal once said..."

9. Every couple of minutes he yells, "I call Jack Daniels to the stand!" and then proceeds to drink a shot

10. He tells you that his last good case was a Budweiser

Seriously, you know you need a new lawyer when he or she can not or will not zealously fight for your interests. You also need a new lawyer if you have any doubts about his or her integrity. If you wish to make a complaint against an attorney contact the State Bar of California at (415) 538-2000 or at www.calbar.org.

For the clients Darren Smith chooses to work with, he will always be committed to your best interests and to affordable legal services with no surprises. For your business, real estate, and financial reorganization legal needs call Darren Gordon Smith, a Professional Law Corporation today at (714) 505-2700 for a free consultation or for a free no obligation Special Report.