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> LEGAL FEES SHEET (Texas State Cases) *All initial consultations are no charge. Payment arrangements are available with half down retainer fee. Fees will be assessed at time of initial consultation. The San Miguel Law Office, PLLC reserves the right to decline a case or alter the fee in accordance with the facts of the case. *Please e-mail joann@sanmiguellawoffice.com for an assessment of your case and associated fee. PERSONAL INJURY: 33 1/3 % of settlement; 40% if case goes to trial, reduction of atty’s fees if no personal injury protection is possible and will be discussed during negotiations with attorney. FAMILY CASES: (Texas Cases Only: Bell, Burnet, Coryell, Lampasas & San Saba) (ask attorney for out of county or state cases) Modification of Existing Order: (Possession, Visitation, Child Support) Uncontested Modification - $500 Contested Modification - $750 Out of State Parent, or Transfer Jurisdiction, add $50 Expedited Hearing, add $50 Respond/Review Petition - $200 + hourly for any additional work Out of County, add mileage - $.50/mile (i.e. Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Houston) Divorce: (Texas Residency of 6 mo required, know where spouse is located, includes court fees) Uncontested Divorce- waiver of service, no children, no property $1,000 Uncontested Divorce - w/children & property - $1,500 Contested Divorce (hourly fee & expenses beyond retainer) - $3,000 Trial - $5,000 Respond/Review Decree - $200 + hourly for any additional work Temporary Restraining Order, add- $200 Attorney General Intervention, add - $200 Investigation, add - $50 for each (values, balance) Adoption: - $5,000 + additional court ordered fees (requires hiring ad litem attorney for child, social worker and psychologist) CRIMINAL CASES: (Flat Fee for Negotiations for possible dismissal and/or reduction of charge or sentence: Probation, Time served, Anger, Alcohol & Drug Classes, Deferred Adjudication, Merge multiple charges) Misdemeanor - $500 State Jail Felony - $1,000 Felony - $1,500 Occupational License - $500 includes court fees to DPS & County Judge, requires SR-22 insurance not included in fees – go through their insurance Trial Retainer for any charge - $3,000 LEGAL FEES SHEET: (Federal Cases) IMMIGRATION CASES: (Retainer) Work Visas - $3,000 total: $1,500/employer, $1,500/employee Ongoing case filed by client - $150/hour plus mileage Temporary Residency - $1,500 Permanent Residency - $3,000 BANKRUPTCY CASES (Flat Fee): Chapter 7 (straight) - $1,500 (must be paid in full before filing) Chapter 11 (reorganization) - $3,000 Chapter 13 (reaffirm secured debt) - $2,500 ($500 retainer, remainder in monthly payments) © 2008 San Miguel Law Office, PLLC. All rights reserved. | Disclaimer | Privacy Statement | ATTORNEY ADVERTISING |
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