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  • Serves Danville, CA
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Ted G. says, "I was slapped with a massive (multimillion $$$) suit by a person with unlimited funds and a strong desire to ruin me (I kept receiving messages to that effect). As a small biz owner who relies on social media for jobs and new business it didn’t help that this person went on a smear campaign to destroy me. I started out with a lawyer who did the footwork but otherwise kept telling me that just due to the size of the firm this person hired that they would bury me. After a year of getting my ass handed to me I parted ways with that lawyer and felt like I would do better going it alone. A year later I was introduced to James and he had some incredible insight and perspective and told me that this was winnable. Working with James was night and day different. He translated the legalese into an understanding of what the other side was up to. He saw through their tricks and kept them from steamrolling me. The real magic happened once we ended up in front of a judge. It was like watching an artist paint. He was deeply prepared and ran circles around a big international firm (with a partner in charge). We won our first hearing. Six months later James had navigated them throwing everything in the book at us to get us to roll over and we ended up with them asking for us to settle for exponentially less than I had originally offered to settle for. I felt for the first time like someone had my back and he fought like hell for me to get through this.   I would absolutely recommend him to anyone that is facing serious legal issues."See more
Ted G. says, "I was slapped with a massive (multimillion $$$) suit by a person with unlimited funds and a strong desire to ruin me (I kept receiving messages to that effect). As a small biz owner who relies on social media for jobs and new business it didn’t help that this person went on a smear campaign to destroy me. I started out with a lawyer who did the footwork but otherwise kept telling me that just due to the size of the firm this person hired that they would bury me. After a year of getting my ass handed to me I parted ways with that lawyer and felt like I would do better going it alone. A year later I was introduced to James and he had some incredible insight and perspective and told me that this was winnable. Working with James was night and day different. He translated the legalese into an understanding of what the other side was up to. He saw through their tricks and kept them from steamrolling me. The real magic happened once we ended up in front of a judge. It was like watching an artist paint. He was deeply prepared and ran circles around a big international firm (with a partner in charge). We won our first hearing. Six months later James had navigated them throwing everything in the book at us to get us to roll over and we ended up with them asking for us to settle for exponentially less than I had originally offered to settle for. I felt for the first time like someone had my back and he fought like hell for me to get through this.   I would absolutely recommend him to anyone that is facing serious legal issues."

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The average cost to hire a criminal defense attorney generally ranges from $100 to $350 per hour. Costs can vary, however, depending on the lawyer’s fees and the complexity of the case. Cases that involve more research, pre-trial time and negotiation may cost more. 

Other factors are the lawyer’s skill, experience and reputation. High-profile lawyers might charge higher rates than newer lawyers or those with less of a notable track record. 

To find out how much it will cost you to hire a defense lawyer, contact top-rated lawyers in your area.

You can also learn more about attorney fees by reading, “How much does a defense attorney cost?”

Take the time to carefully and thoroughly research criminal defense attorneys near you. Read testimonials from past clients, and make sure the attorneys you’re considering are properly licensed. 

You should also make sure the attorney has experience with your type of case. Some defense lawyers specialize in DUI cases while others specialize in assault, for example. 

The last step is to contact several defense attorneys and establish communication with them. Ask the right questions, and ask them to send you a breakdown of their pricing before you hire anyone.  

A criminal defense attorney takes on cases dealing with criminal charges or allegations, such as domestic violence, DUIs, drug possession, assault and more. They will manage a defendant’s case through each stage and may seek negotiations with prosecutors to avoid trial via a plea bargain. They may also examine witnesses, argue sentencing, research the judge presiding over the trial and gather evidence, such as character witnesses. 

Lawyers typically charge for their time (typically a hourly rate) regardless of whether they win a case. Sometimes, the losing party is ordered to pay the other party’s lawyer fees on top of their own. Some lawyers also work on contingency, meaning they will take a percentage of the awarded amount only if they successfully win the case. 

Before hiring a lawyer, make sure you understand their fee structure.

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