Fee structure
We base it on your needs and budget.
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We base it on the step of the case, whether you want to contest the charges, and the level of service that will best meet your needs and budget.
We also take into account any special circumstances you may have.
How does that sound?
PICK TYPE OF SERVICE
We have two types of service. Do you want help in court, or is a consultation enough?
Consultation
Out of court service- Out-of-court service only
Representation
In and out of court service- Out-of-court service
- In court service
PICK ATTORNEY
There are two attorneys in our law firm that manage cases for clients. Which one do you want?
David Erhard
Criminal Defense Attorney- Standard of service – Effective assistance of counsel
- Standard schedule of fees for services
- Normally works on a flat fee
- Photo & resume
Steve Rice
Criminal Defense Attorney- Standard of service – Effective assistance of counsel
- Standard schedule of fees for services
- Normally works on a flat fee
- Photo & resume
PICK EVENTS
There are three major events in a criminal case. Which ones do you want help with?
Preliminary
- We typically charge a flat fee to cover through the preliminary hearing (when people have a chance to test whether the charges fit the accusations).
Pretrial
- We typically charge a flat fee to cover through the first regularly scheduled pretrial event after arraignment (when people will decide whether they want to go trial, take the deal, or plead out without an agreement).
Trial
- We typically charge a flat fee to cover through the trial and sentencing, if applicable (after which there is a chance to appeal).
PICK LEVEL OF COMMUNICATION
We have four levels of communication for each event. Which one meets your needs and budget?
Basic
Talk at courthouse- Talk with attorney
- During day of event
- On set date
- Before event is held
- At courthouse
Good
Time window call- Call with attorney
- Before day of event
- On set date
- During time window
Better
Scheduled call- Call with attorney
- Before day of event
- On set date
- At set time
Best
Scheduled meeting- Meeting with attorney
- Before day of event
- On set date
- At set time
- At Steve Rice Law
PICK THE PLAN
We group cases into three types based upon the plan for the case. Which approach do you want to use?
Uncontested cases
When you are sure.- We use negotiation to achieve the best result possible.
- You always reserve the right to change your mind.
- All levels of service are available.
On the fence
When you're not sure.- We use a more flexible approach to help keep your options open.
- You always reserve the right to change your mind.
- All levels of service are available except Basic.
Contested cases
When you are sure.- We use litigation to achieve the best result possible.
- You always reserve the right to change your mind.
- All levels of service are available except Basic.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
The fee may be adjusted if there are special circumstances. Here are some examples:
- The scope of services to be provided to Client by Steve Rice Law changes.
- More than one court appearance per court event is required.
- Client is incarcerated for court dates, meetings, or other client service.
- Interpreter is required for court dates, meetings, and/or client service.
- Client requires direct contact with attorney for client service other than at regularly scheduled meetings.
- Client requires more time than allotted for out-of-court service (that is, o.5 hours per court event for uncontested cases and 1.0 hours per court event for contested cases). All in-court time is included, even if it takes up the whole day.
- Client does not respect the time of our firm (for example, misses a meeting without prior notice, does not respond promptly to phone calls, emails, or letters, or is otherwise not readily accessible).
Notice
The available scope of services may vary from case to case. For example, contested cases normally require more time and attention. We reserve the right to determine which services will be made available for your case. Please contact us for more information.