A lawyers fee is calculated not only by an estimate of the Attorney time and labor necessary to dispose of the case, but also according to the following factors: the novelty and complexity of the issues involved and the skill level needed to resolve them; the customary fee charged in such cases; any time limitations imposed by the circumstances of the case or the Client; the experience, reputation, and ability of the Attorney; and that engagement of Attorney for his immediate availability and readiness to represent Client necessarily precludes him from accepting other employment once he is hired on Client’s case.

I provide transparent pricing so that you always know what to expect. Initial consultations are always free. In order for me to make an appearance in your case, you will need to pay a non-refundable retainer fee. That fee is based upon what you are charged with. That provides a floor, so you know the minimum of what your legal expense will be. Depending on the complexity of your case, in most cases, we can work on a ceiling so you have a guarantee that your legal expenses will not exceed a certain amount. There could be other expenses to consider, like if there is travel involved, if we need to hire an expert, or other similar expenses, but you will be notified of those expenses before they are incurred.

Misdemeanor case: $2,500 per misdemeanor charge – this includes arraignment, negotiation, a guilty plea and sentencing.

Misdemeanor trial: Retainer of $2,500, if you decide to go to trial, the trial fee of $20,000 is due.

Felony case: $4,000 per felony charge – this includes arraignment, negotiation, a guilty plea, and sentencing.

Felony trial: Retainer of $2,500, if you decide to go to trial, the trial fee is due.  Your trial fee is dependent upon the charges..

First time DUI – $3,500 – this includes arraignment, negotiation, a guilty plea, sentencing, and DMV hearing.

Second DUI – $4,500 plus any other misdemeanor or felony expenses for a retainer – this includes arraignment, negotiation, a guilty plea, and sentencing.

Third time or more DUI – $6,000 plus any other misdemeanor or felony expenses for a retainer – this includes arraignment, negotiation, a guilty plea, and sentencing.

I reserve the right to decline any case. While I am providing these prices to give you a sense of certainty of what your legal expenses could be, understand that these prices reflect the majority of cases. Your individual case could be more complex that anticipated under this pricing scheme, and that could increase the cost of the retainer or fee cap. You will be notified of the precise cost of your case before expenses are incurred and before we enter into an attorney client relationship. In the event your case deviates from these listed prices, you will receive an explanation why in writing so you can decide whether to retain me or not.