What Does it Cost to Hire a Good Defense Attorney in VA?
All fees are disclosed up front. Credit Cards accepted.
After "Am I going to jail?", "How much do you charge?" is probably the most common question I get asked.
After all, hiring a Criminal Defense/DUI Lawyer is always an unplanned expense, so everyone wants to know what it's going to cost them.
Simple cases like reckless driving 20 mph over the speed limit will generally cost between $500-$750.
Our fees depend on the seriousness of the charges and the complexity of the case. I can't quote an exact fee until I've spoken to you at some length, and reviewed the police report or other evidence against you, and can guess how much work will be involved, and how many court dates it may take to resolve the case.
That's why I need to wait to give you an exact price until we can discuss it at your free initial legal consultation and case evaluation. But, for general information purposes, our approximate flat fee structure is as follows:
- Reckless Driving: $500 - $1000
- Driving on a Suspended License: $500 - $1000
- Other Non criminal traffic matters (speeding, moving violations): $400-$500
- Most DUIs: $1000 - $2500
- Felony DUI (3rd offense): $2500+
- Bond Hearings: up to $1000
- Most Misdemeanor Charges: $750-$1500
- Felony Charges: $2500-$10000
- Violent Felonies: $5000 and up
Our fees are very reasonable for quality Criminal Defense legal representation, but I'm definitely not the cheapest attorney (nor the most expensive!). I don't sacrifice quality for volume, and it's important to me that I take the necessary time to do everything possible to help my clients.
Since we only defend criminal & drunk driving cases exclusively, we have expertise and experience that the neighborhood Lawyer who handles divorces one day and real estate closings the next, simply won't have. It always makes sense to hire the right Lawyer for the job, and saving a few dollars up front could cost you long term, in fines, license loss, and missed opportunities for a dismissal or a favorable disposition.
But whatever you do, don't wait to talk to a Lawyer if you're facing a Virginia DUI or any other Virginia Criminal charge. Even if you haven't figured out exactly how you are going to pay for it, you need to know what you're up against, and give yourself the best opportunity to fight the charges against you. The earlier a good Defense Lawyer starts to work on your case, the more opportunities there often are to get a good result or even a dismissal.
Some facts about hiring our Lawyers to represent you:
- We base the fees on the seriousness of the charges (felony or misdemeanor, prior offenses, etc), where the case stands, and the amount of work and court dates we anticipate.
- We always charge flat fees, so you won't have any surprise expenses.
- We will take credit cards to make it easier for you.
- If you have special circumstances or needs, a payment plan is sometimes possible.
- We don't charge any extra for traveling. We work in courts across the state, and if it's in our range it is considered the cost of doing business.
Please contact me about your Reckless Driving charges at: (703) 330-3200 or fill out our contact form >>
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