As an attorney, my primary goal is for you to understand the legal process. Whether your legal issues involve family law, a criminal matter, taxes, or any other legal issue that you may be facing, it is, in my opinion, paramount that you understand the legal process in which you find yourself. Legal proceedings can be very stressful and almost all are unique. By understanding the process you can then make decisions on how you would like to proceed. The role of an attorney is to help you make your decisions and then implement them. There are a multitude of methods to address your legal issue - from court hearings to mediation and settlement. There are also multiple methods to pay for legal services from unbundled, hourly, self-help or a combination of methods.