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Some lawyer advertising is beyond outrageous. Problem is that most consumers don't know the difference BEFORE they hire a lawyer.
DUI1.com a mega-lawyer directory website that advertises that it has "qualified lawyers to represent you if you are charged with drunk driving" sent out an email to thousands of lawyers across the United States today. It was seeking more "qualified" lawyers to pay it to be listed on their website.
The problem?
The only qualification they apparently solicit is that the lawyer KNOW HOW TO PLEAD THEIR CLIENT GUILTY!
I kid you not.
First, go to their website and see what it says.
Then,
click here to see the email they sent out on June 25, 2008 to lawyers.Look, before you hire any lawyer, get The Truth About Lawyer Advertising. Its avaiable through Amazon and the link is at the top right hand corner of this website.
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