Criminal law fees

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If we can't provide you with Legal Aid, we charge competitive fixed fee or hourly rates for our criminal law services.

Our competitive fixed fees cover everything from initial advice to trial. Please be aware the fees detailed below are for cases dealt with at the Magistrates

Do you pay a crime lab fee?

Each state or local government imposes different fees for various purposes.
For instance, a defendant might be required to pay a crime lab fee, jury fee, court fee, alcohol assessment surcharge, and crime prevention fee.
The list goes on and on.
These costs get tacked on to the criminal sentence.

How much does a lawyer charge?

This can include:

charges for consultations

document preparation

court appearances

and other legal services provided.
Legal fees can be charged on an hourly basis, a flat fee, a retainer fee, or a contingency fee.
Hourly fee:A lawyer charges a specific amount of money for each hour or portion of an hour that they work on your case.

What are the costs of a conviction?

The costs of a conviction can add up quickly.
It’s common for defendants to face jail or prison time, probation, and other types of punishments.
It’s also standard for defendants to face a hefty bill for their crimes.
These costs often include:

criminal fines

fees

surcharges

and victim restitution.

What is a legal fee?

A legal fee is a fee that a lawyer or law firm charges for their services.
This can include: