Part 4: Bond Conditions, Initial Client Meeting and First Steps by Defense Counsel Now that you know how to find and hire the best criminal defense attorney for your case, we will discuss what you can expect throughout the criminal trial process. This and the following eight installments in this series will examine the criminal case from start to finish and provide commentary and insight to how you can expect your defense attorney to handle your case, as well as things you should do as an active participant throughout the case. Although all cases won’t necessarily proceed through the entire trial process (e.g., your case might get dismissed or you might make a plea agreement with the State), it will