What people ask us in the first phone call

Write down the charge and the court date from the papers, and remind them not to discuss the case with anyone but a lawyer, including on jail phone calls, which are recorded. Then call us.

No. You can have a lawyer call for you, and that’s usually the safer choice. We’ll find out what they want before you say anything.

Any papers from the police or the court, your bail or release forms, and a list of questions. Bring a family member if you’d like.

We quote the fee in writing at the first meeting, before you sign anything, and say what it covers. Costs such as transcripts or expert witnesses are separate, and we tell you about them before they happen.

Yes to both, with your say-so. Your family can pay the fee and join meetings, but you’re the client and the decisions are yours.

No, and no honest lawyer can. What we can promise is that we’ll read every piece of evidence, tell you plainly what we see, and prepare as if the case is going to trial.

For most charges, yes, at least once. We’ll tell you what each date is for, what to wear, where to go and how long it may take.

No. We stay with drug charges, federal cases, juvenile cases and clearing records. Call anyway and we’ll give you the name of a lawyer who does.