People do not generally require the services of an attorney often. However, when you do need an attorney, experience counts. In fact, it should be the single-most important criteria you use in selecting your attorney. Kevin Byrd has been practicing primarily in the Tacoma-Pierce County area for over 27 years. He provides full service for a wide range of cases including family law, Chapter seven bankruptcy and criminal defense of DUI and domestic violence related charges. He handles both misdemeanor and felony criminal cases and is experienced in the courtroom.Some people make the mistake of selecting their attorney based solely on price. While that is also an important criteria, everyone, including the attorneys, should be mindful of the skyrocketing cost of legal services. Be aware that there are some lawyers and paralegals who advertise a low flat fee, simply to get the client in the door, when in actuality there are undisclosed hidden costs. Also, these firms do not staff their offices adequately to serve the volume of clients. You cannot get them on the phone and they don't return their phone calls.We have a competent and experienced staff to serve our clients. We always return our phone calls and someone is always here to answer your calls during normal office hours. We are up front with our clients about the cost of legal services so that you can make educated decisions about what you want to do with your case.Keep in mind that hiring an experienced attorney is the most effective method of saving money. An inexperienced attorney is learning how to practice law on your dime, and more than likely, you will pay for his or her mistakes.