How can I find a good .Net consultant?

Hi all,

I'd like to hear some recommendations on how to go about finding a good .Net
consultant.

Our company is engaged in our first .Net solution for a client, and with
deadlines fast approaching there are a few key areas (like security,
stability, and error handling) where we feel uncomfortable, and are
therefore looking to find a consultant willing to work with us during the
last stages to set us on the right course (or back on the rigth course).

What are some of the best ways to find competent developers of this sort?

I'd greatly appreciate any tips you have.  We are more than willing to bring
in someone from out of state if it ends up being the only option.  We are
based in Dallas, Texas.

Best regards,

Warren Wright
Experian-Scorex
972-390-5944
[email protected]

p.s.  Just let me know if this is an inappropriate list for this question,
and I'll be happy to shuffle along elsewhere.