FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We charge flat fees for representation. We have two primary types of agreements for pending cases: a pre-trial retainer, and then when needed, a trial retainer. The reason we break it up like this is due to the fact that the vast majority of cases do not end up going to trial; thus the trial retainer is often not even needed. We also have separate retainers for other matters such as cleaning up your criminal record. If experts and/or investigators need to be hired, then this is a separate fee that our clients pay directly to the third party. The vast majority of the time, our clients come out far ahead of the game with flat fee agreements when compared to hourly agreements. The reason for this is simple. If we were to charge an hourly rate, it would be in the hundreds of dollars and we would literally have to charge you for every single minute we spend working on your case. This would include commuting time, time sitting around in court waiting for your case to be called, the time it takes to write motions/prepare an argument the list goes on an on; before you know it, you are paying thousands more than you would have under a flat fee agreement. Flat fees also make things clearer for our clients. You never have to worry about getting an unexpected legal bill in the mail; rather, you know up front what the charges are going to be. Lastly, its easier for us rather than watching the clock, we can simply focus on your defense.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Our negotiation and trial skills are a force to be reckoned with. We are dynamic in front of a jury and do not back down at the negotiation table. In addition to having experience conducting jury trials from both the prosecution and defenses perspective, we regularly hone and improve our skills through continuing education at seminars, workshops, and lectures. We help one another by conducting mock cross-examinations and discussing tactics for all cases. Overall, our high level of legal skills are a major asset; it is one of the reasons we are able to obtain the best possible outcome for our clients.
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
In addition to competence, one of the most important things is to find someone you are comfortable with. Being charged with a crime can be a frightening experience and if you are uncomfortable talking with your attorney, then it will just make your experience that much more difficult to get through.