FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
At Jones Trial Attorneys, we have a strong preference for flat rate billing as opposed to hourly fees. First, with a flat fee, the client knows exactly how much everything will cost. There's no question about how much money to set aside or how to budget for representation. Second, it means our clients don't have to worry about running up their tab if they want to call and chat about their case. When you hire us, you get us 24/7 for anything you need. We aim to be as straightforward and accessible as possible, and you can rest assured you're not being nickel-and-dimed.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Before signing anything, we like to get to know our clients. Most importantly, we want to find out what their ideal resolution is and set up a game plan for how to get there. Too often, lawyers use a one-size-fits-all approach and assume all clients want the same kind of resolution. Through extensive experience working with clients from all walks of life, we have learned that two different clients facing identical cases may want two completely different outcomes. Issues like immigration consequences, financial hardship, career implications, and family impact can all influence a client's wants and needs when dealing with legal matters. We pride ourselves in taking the time to understand the true nature of every case and custom tailoring our representation to the individual client.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
All of our lawyers have experience working for the Public Defender's office. Anyone with experience doing defense work for the government knows that it's intense, exhausting and grueling. That's where you see the most complex cases, deal with the most difficult clients, and handle the heaviest case loads. This experience also means we have had extensive interaction with every judge and prosecutor in the system, so we know how to tailor our style to achieve optimal results in a variety of settings. Additionally, each of our lawyers has been trained in the art of trial advocacy -- from selecting a jury to preparing compelling closing arguments, we pride ourselves on dominating the courtroom in trial.