well you need to start calling them and get appointments....most good lawyers have free consultations....its the cheaper ones and the self over rated ones who will try to charge you for every penny. Look for the ones say free first visit.....and yes a lawyers office, manner and presentation will tell you a lot about his personality and character. And also by good references. Just do a little bit of looking around and see who you feel good with.  I just know because my Major in college was criminal justice and law, never took that profession.