It depends on the charge and how far the case goes. We quote a flat fee after we understand your situation, so you are not billed by the hour and surprised later. We offer payment plans. The consultation itself costs nothing.

No, not without a lawyer present. Officers are permitted to mislead you during questioning, and a statement you believe is helping you is frequently the strongest evidence the prosecution ends up using. Politely decline and call us.

The court formally tells you what you are charged with, you enter a plea, and bail is addressed. It is usually within a few days of arrest. Having an attorney there matters, because bail and release conditions are often decided at that hearing.ent agencies and administrative processes. An attorney can review the decision, applicable deadlines, and possible next steps.

Frequently, yes. Cases get dismissed for unlawful searches, unreliable witnesses, weak forensic evidence, and procedural errors. Others get reduced to lesser offenses or resolved through diversion programs that leave no conviction. What is possible depends on the specific facts of your case.

Yes. A misdemeanor conviction still creates a criminal record that shows up in background checks for jobs, housing, and professional licenses. Some misdemeanors also carry jail time and immigration consequences.

Tell us immediately. Certain pleas trigger deportation, bar reentry, or block naturalization, even when they carry no jail time. We evaluate every possible resolution for its immigration consequences before you accept anything.