Fees & Consultations

I represent a limited number of clients facing charges. No hourly meter running every time you call. No surprise invoices. One flat fee for your defense, including trial, quoted before you hire me.

How a Consultation Works

A consultation with me is a working session, not a sales pitch. We'll go through your situation in detail, I'll give you my honest read on where you stand, and we'll both decide whether I'm the right lawyer for your case.

The consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.

How My Fees Work

From the beginning of your representation, I prepare your case for trial. Before you hire me, I quote one flat fee that covers your entire defense, including a trial. You pay 75% at the start. If your case ends with a dismissal or a plea agreement, that is all you pay. The remaining 25% is due only if your case goes to trial, at the final pretrial conference. You know from the first day what a trial would cost, so I have no financial reason to push you toward a quick guilty plea, and the cost of trial is never a surprise.

One flat fee, trial priced in. You'll know the full cost of your defense, including a trial, before you hire me: 75% at the start, and the remaining 25% only if your case goes to trial. You will not be in the difficult situation of a prosecutor pressuring you to accept a plea agreement late in the case because you cannot afford the cost of a trial. This takes away leverage from the prosecution.
Quoted to your case. The right fee depends on the charges, the complexity, and what your defense actually requires, so I quote it directly in your consultation rather than advertising a fee that cannot account for your situation.
What it doesn't cover. My fee does not include post-conviction work on the case such as appeals, post-conviction relief, expungements, and probation violations. I do handle these matters, but under a separate agreement.

A Focused Practice, Not a Volume Shop

I deliberately limit the number of clients I accept. That is what lets me give every client my full attention, direct access to me, and a defense strategy built from the ground up. I don't send a less experienced associate to cover your court hearings. When you hire me, you get me.

I am not the least expensive lawyer, and that is deliberate. I only accept clients who are serious about their defense and willing to invest the resources needed to obtain the best possible result. If my fee is not within your budget, there are many qualified defense attorneys I can recommend. I am glad to help you find the right lawyer for your situation, whether or not it is me.

Is My Practice Right for You?

We're likely a good fit if…

You're facing charges and the stakes are high for you
You want one experienced attorney handling your case personally
You value thorough preparation over a quick, high-volume resolution
You're ready to engage me on a flat-fee basis

You may be better served elsewhere if…

Your main priority is finding an attorney with the lowest fee
You need to pay your legal fees over many months
You want to plead guilty without challenging the facts or evidence
You are not willing to take an active role in your defense