How Much Does a Criminal Lawyer Cost

The first question you are likely to ask if accused of a crime is how much will a criminal lawyer cost!

There is not a single billing structure for lawyers. Lawyers will bill by hour, flat, fixed, or contingency. The hourly fee is the most common method. Be aware of which hours will be charged for. Fees can vary depending on if the lawyer charges for the initial consultation or if they offer a free initial consultation. Most attorneys will require an upfront fee. Some will even require payment in full based on the estimate they provide for work.

Lawyers often have a minimum time that they will bill for. Lawyers may require a minimum of 1/6 an hour of work and may start recording for every 1/10 an hour. For more routine cases such as red light tickets lawyers may offer a fixed fee. Contingency fees are used in cases where a monetary award is expected.

A lawyer may also charge a retainer. A retainer is used to help cover the fees in the above fee structures. As you use the money the lawyer will deposit the money in his account. After the money runs out you may be required to make another retainer deposit. The retainer may or may not be refundable.

In addition, to lawyer fees there is often court related fees. To process documents the court will often have set fees. A law office might charge additional fees for faxing and filing documents.

There is always the option of accepting a public defender to represent you if you can not afford the fees of a reputed lawyer. A public defender often is burdened by high case loads and not having enough time to spend on your case. You also do not have the right to fire your public defender and get a new one.

Criminal defense lawyers often will charge flat fees. Flat fees have their benefits because a client knows how much they will have to pay at its outset. It beats waiting for a bill that you don’t know the final price.

Our law offices offers a free initial consultation. The cost of our services are well worth having a lawyer that knows your rights and can offer you the best advice. We are obligated to provide you with the best option available to you. You will be satisfied with your criminal lawyer cost

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Case Examples & Results

View some examples of client cases & how Nasseri Legal rose to the occasion on their behalf.

Facing 2 Years in Prison

Charged with Felony Possession of Almost 10 Ounces of Heroin For Sale

Result: 1 Week Community Service and Probation.

Facing 4 Years in Prison

Charged with Felony Possession for Sales and Felony Transportation of 17 Pounds of Marijuana

Result: No custody and reduced to Misdemeanor Possession

Facing 18 Months Prison

Charged with Felony Possession of Psilocybin (aka Hallucinogens)

Result: Case dismissed with $750.00 Fine.

Facing Deportation for with DUI causing an accident

Illegal Immigration

Result: Case closed with work authorization

Facing Deportation

Legal Permanent Resident charged for Money Laundering and Possession of Drug Proceeds in excess of $25,000.00

Result: Reinstatement of Residency with no Deportation.

Facing Deportation

Legal Permanent Resident charged for Aggravated Felony Theft of More than $10,000.00

Result: Reinstatement of Residency with no Deportation.

Facing Employment Law

Sexual Harassment case filed on Behalf of Plaintiff

Result: Employer was faced to pay fines and judgement to the platintiff.

Facing Time card fraud

Represented Employee Sued by Employer for Close to $150,000.00 in theft and time card fraud

Result: Case settled for less than 1/3 on a 5 year payment schedule.

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Saman Nasseri is a first generation American of immigrant parents. Mr. Nasseri was born and raised in San Diego. He attended San Diego State University, where he received a Bachelors degree in Political Science. In 2011, Mr. Nasseri graduated from California Western School of Law. Mr. Nasseri is licensed to practice law in California and the Federal Courts.

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