Retaining a criminal attorney

[vapes]

What is the name of your state? IL

If the attorney is interested in my case and told me to give his number to police next time but never mentioned his fees, will he do it pro bono? As he said will see what its all about. I honestly can't afford court stuff.

 

[doucar]

Would you do it for free?

 

[adjusterjack]

never mentioned his fees

Why didn't you ask? Common sense would dictate that criminal defense attorneys charge fees unless they are public defenders.

 

[Taxing Matters]

If the attorney is interested in my case and told me to give his number to police next time but never mentioned his fees, will he do it pro bono?

Not likely. But you and the attorney will need to have a fee agreement before he can really insist on much by way of payment. Make sure you address that issue early on if you want to retain him.

 

[quincy]

Here is a link to the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.5, Fees:

https://casetext.com/rule/illinois-...-of-professional-conduct-of-2010/rule-15-fees

The attorney needs to tell you what his rates are either before doing any work for you or "within a reasonable time after commencing the representation..." See Rule 1.5(b).

You would be smart to find out first what the attorney will be charging so you are not surprised by the cost. Criminal defense attorneys have rates that can vary substantially, sometimes by as much as $200+ more per hour.

 

[vapes]

Here is a link to the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.5, Fees:

https://casetext.com/rule/illinois-...-of-professional-conduct-of-2010/rule-15-fees

The attorney needs to tell you what his rates are either before doing any work for you or "within a reasonable time after commencing the representation..." See Rule 1.5(b).

You would be smart to find out first what the attorney will be charging so you are not surprised by the cost. Criminal defense attorneys have rates that can vary substantially, sometimes by as much as $200+ more per hour.

Okay. Likely best for a free attorney

 

[Ohiogal]

Okay. Likely best for a free attorney

Why should anyone work for free?

 

[vapes]

Why should anyone work for free?

Courts should be free its a corrupt system anyway. I've stayed out of courts a long time. I agree with a Congress member from Nevada we need to eliminate the courts. Mediation should be the new way of court,

 

[adjusterjack]

I agree with a Congress member from Nevada we need to eliminate the courts.

And I agree with Shakespeare: "Kill all the lawyers." *

Neither is going to happen.

If you are being charged with a crime and can't afford a lawyer, ask for a public defender.




* Yes, English majors, I've taken the line out of context.

 

[Zigner]

Courts should be free ...

Let's start there...

There is nothing that is "free". Utility bills, facilities maintenance, courthouse employee salaries, etc., all need to be paid. Who pays for that?

 

[Zigner]

Mediation should be the new way of court,

...also, who's going to pay for mediation?

 

[Ohiogal]

Courts should be free its a corrupt system anyway. I've stayed out of courts a long time. I agree with a Congress member from Nevada we need to eliminate the courts. Mediation should be the new way of court,

Then you agree to work for free, right? You don't need paid. Mediators also should not be paid either according to you, right? So volunteer your time and never accept another penny for working. Lead by example.

 

[Zigner]

Then you agree to work for free, right? You don't need paid. Mediators also should not be paid either according to you, right? So volunteer your time and never accept another penny for working. Lead by example.

I suspect that the OP wants the system to be free to him. Let other people pay for it.

 

[quincy]

Okay. Likely best for a free attorney

If you are charged with a crime and you are income-eligible, an attorney can be appointed. Public defenders are also available for some civil actions.

https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/my-right-counsel

 

[zddoodah]

If the attorney is interested in my case and told me to give his number to police next time but never mentioned his fees, will he do it pro bono?

Unlikely. Don't you think, however, it would make far more sense to pose this question to the lawyer in question?