[timsnively]

Joe,
You should find an attorney from the town in which the court is located. Local attorneys are more familiar with the judge, Court, and the general local practices. Since you're from out of state bringing a non-local attorney might not be wise. You may get what we call "hometowned ."

I would call two or three attorneys in the local area. You could probably find them through the Internet. Question them about their experience and familiarity with the court. You could also call the judges secretary and ask for the contact information of the president of the local Bar Association. That person would be able to give you a decent referral.
Tim