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Relationship with Judges and Prosecutors: Another major benefit to hiring a local criminal defense attorney is the relationships they've likely built with judges and prosecutors. Defense attorneys who have been practicing for years in the same jurisdiction inevitably work with the same judges and prosecutors over the years. Having an existing relationship with these parties can often lead to a better plea offer from the prosecutor. Additionally, when you hire an excellent criminal defense attorney, the judges and prosecutors will know to take you and your case seriously and not try to manipulate the situation.

Negotiation: If you try to negotiate a plea deal with the prosecutor, it will be much more difficult to do on your own than if you have an attorney. Not only do you probably not know all of the laws and how the system works, but prosecutors will assume that since you aren't a lawyer, you don't know what you are talking about. This will result in a less favorable offer than if you had hired a lawyer. A criminal defense lawyer with decades of experience will have honed their negotiation skills and this will almost certainly lead to a better outcome.