What happened was that I phoned the first firm I found in the yellow pages.
Got through to their receptionist and explained the situation. She said "You don't really want to be with this firm then, I can recommend a much better one. Try ringing (the other company) as they're really good in that area."

Never looked back.
( Lord Gnome, Sun 12 Jun 2011, 22:27, archived)

And were her bosses a pair of really zany dudes?

( Dr Preference AjcuiVd289, Sun 12 Jun 2011, 22:30, archived)

Dunno- didn't use that firm and never have done.
I don't know her name and never spoke to her again but she explained on the phone-call that her husband had recently faced the same charge as I was facing and that he had used the company she suggested- with a successful outcome.

In my case I avoided 6-12 months in jail and ended up with 12 months probation instead.
( Lord Gnome, Sun 12 Jun 2011, 22:33, archived)

I've decided to assume that all law firms are the one out of Ally McBeal.
It's part of my plan to simplify the world.
( Dr Preference AjcuiVd289, Sun 12 Jun 2011, 22:35, archived)

I've decided to assume that I'm the head of the Red Army for the same reasons.
Unfortunately it isn't working out too well so far.
( Lord Gnome, Sun 12 Jun 2011, 23:13, archived)