FEES AND PAYMENT POLICIES

    Reasonable flat fees and/or hourly rates are available on both criminal and family law cases. Flat fees and hourly rates are set according to the complexity of the issues and on a sliding scale similar to that of a legal clinic, based on the client’s income. My hourly rate minimum is $75.00, maximum is $150.00.

    I’m a plain talker without the legalese, and I’ll explain the fee/hourly rate in depth. I understand the cost of an attorney is an expense that you probably didn’t plan for. Of course, I accept payment by cash, check, or credit card. Most cases require a deposit, and a payment plan for the remainder of the attorney fees and costs is available, subject to completion of a financial statement and based on a good credit history.

    In any case, the initial phone or office consultation with me is free [limited to 30 minutes], so there is no risk to you to give me a call and learn what your rights and options are. When we are finished, if you’re not convinced that I will be able to assist you with your case and protect your rights, then you can simply decide not to hire me.

     Some individuals attempt to represent themselves [in propria persona] without legal assistance, but this is usually risky because inexperience compounded by ignorance of the law and court proceedings can severely impact your case. Good legal representation can eliminate the pitfalls in acting in as your own attorney, and will actually decrease the stress you are bound to suffer.

    California State Bar Professional Rules of Conduct and statutory law require that when an attorney fee for services may exceed $1,000.00, a written attorney-client fee agreement must be entered into by the attorney and the client, and that the client be provided with a copy.

    Discover for yourself how my aggressive and thorough legal representation can help protect your constitutional and statutory rights. Call, fax or email me. Evening and weekend consultations are available at no extra charge.

I ACCEPT...