You Should Know the Fee
Before You Decide
What Affects the Legal Fee?
The answer depends on what your case involves.
You should know what I expect the case to involve, what my fee covers and when payment is required before you agree to hire me.
Calling me does not mean you have hired me.
It gives you a chance to explain what happened, ask about the cost and decide whether you want to take the next step.
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About {lawyer}
- Criminal Defence Lawyer serving {city}, {province}
- DUI and impaired driving charges are a core part of my practice
- I have defended hundreds of DUI cases
- I regularly defend impaired driving, Over 80 and refusal allegations
- I appear in courthouses throughout {province}
- I will review what happened and explain where you stand
- My office answers calls 24/7
- Free consultation
Why One Case May Cost More Than Another
There is no single fee that applies to every impaired-driving case.
The cost can depend on things such as:
- The charge you are facing
- How much evidence there is to review
- Whether there are legal issues that need to be researched
- How many court appearances are required
- Whether the case can be resolved early
- Whether the case goes to trial
I can usually give you a much better idea of the cost after I know what happened and what kind of case you are dealing with.
Call me at {tel}.
The first consultation is free.
Ask What the Fee Includes.
Do not compare lawyers by looking at one number alone.
Ask what you are actually paying for.
Depending on the lawyer and the case, the fee may cover things such as:
- Reviewing disclosure
- Legal advice
- Court appearances
- Discussions with the Crown
- Preparing applications or legal arguments
- Trial preparation
- Trial
I will explain what my fee covers before you decide whether to hire me.
If something is not included, you should know that too.
Will I Know the Fee Before I Hire You?
Yes. I will explain the fee and what it covers before you agree to retain me.
If the cost depends on what happens later in the case, I will explain that as well.
You should know what you are agreeing to before you decide.
Trying to Save Money Can Sometimes Cost More Later.
The lawyer’s fee is not the only cost to think about.
A conviction can also bring other costs, depending on the case, including:
- Fines
- Licence consequences
- Higher insurance costs
- Transportation costs if you cannot drive
- Employment consequences
- Other court or administrative costs
That does not mean everyone should fight every charge.
Before you decide based on price alone, find out what the charge could cost you if you are convicted.
Paying a lawyer is a cost.
So is pleading guilty without first knowing whether there is something worth challenging.
What If I Cannot Pay Everything at Once?
Ask me.
Payment arrangements vary, but I’ll explain what options are available before you decide.
If payment arrangements are available, I will explain how they work.
You do not need to be embarrassed about asking.
What Happens When You Call
You do not need to know what questions to ask.
Tell me what happened.
If you have the paperwork police gave you, keep it nearby.
I’ll explain:
- What I would need to review
- What work may be involved
- What my fee would be
- What the fee covers
- What happens if the case becomes more complicated
Then you decide whether you want to hire me.
No pressure. No obligation.
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What People Ask Before They Call
Do I have to hire you if I call?
No. The first call is a chance to talk about the case, ask questions and find out what representation may cost.
Is the consultation free?
Yes. The initial consultation is free.
Can you tell me the cost on the first call?
Often I can give you a fee or explain what would determine the fee once I understand the case.
Do DUI lawyers charge a flat fee?
Some do. Others may use different fee arrangements depending on the case. I will explain how my fees work before you decide.
What does the fee include?
That depends on the case. I’ll explain exactly what my fee includes, including whether it covers court appearances, negotiations, applications and trial.
Are payment plans available?
They may be. Ask me what arrangements are available for your case.
Is hiring a DUI lawyer worth the cost?
That depends on the evidence, the charge and what is at stake. The first step is finding out whether there is something worth challenging and what representation would cost.
Know What You Are Agreeing To.
You do not need to hire anyone just because you asked about the price.
Tell me what happened. I’ll explain what may be involved, what my fee covers and what it will cost before you decide.
Call {lawyer}: {tel}
Free consultation. My office answers calls 24/7.