Citizenship

In general, we are taught to trust professionals such as doctors and lawyers. They are typically held to higher standards for ethics and responsibility than most occupations. When in Mexico, I have come to trust the medical professionals and believe that they have the patients' interests first and foremost in mind within the constraints endemic in their industry. However, from comments from Mexican acquaintances and friends, the horrible experiences of a good Mexican friend, and my own scant personal experiences, I can not say the same for the lawyers in Mexico. This is a serious problem. I don't pretend to be able to take out my own appendix and I don't want to have to navigate any legal system without the help of a competent and trustworthy legal professional. So here are a couple of legal questions thrown out to the lay world:

1) In general, do you trust lawyers in Mexico?

2) Is it in the best interests of a foreigner hoping to make a life in Mexico to endeavor to become a Mexican citizen? Are there downsides to becoming a Mexican citizen?

As always, mil gracias to Rob for this wonderful forum and to my fellow Zihua-lovers for your advice, comments, and experiences.