Monday, September 15, 2008

How much does a lawyer charge for a misdemeanor? -

My lawyer charges $1200 per misdemeanor- is this average?

quot;How long is a piece of string?quot;. I cannot see how a lawyer could possibly charge one fixed price to defend against a misdemeanor. Some misdemeanor charges are pled out without the lawyer ever even needing to go to court, in some there may be several hearings plus discovery and depositions. Also, what a lawyer would charge per hour is not going to be the same in Podunk as it is in Manhattan. Richard

That sounds about correct. Depends on many things. Where you live, what others charge, your criminal history, etc. But only a fool represents himself in court--could be a very good investment.

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