What is an average attorney fee for a federal appeal of a sentence?
June 26th, 2010 | by admin |
clewis7879 asked:
A friend of a friend is locked up in federal prison and has been for the last 15 years for a carjacking. They went to see an attorney and he said it would cost $25,000.00 for the case. Is this right, too high? to low?
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A friend of a friend is locked up in federal prison and has been for the last 15 years for a carjacking. They went to see an attorney and he said it would cost $25,000.00 for the case. Is this right, too high? to low?
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By michael on Jun 29, 2010 | Reply
wow, yeah. it wont be cheap. what state are you in? that will affect the retainer, etc… shop around. gl.
By cybersharque on Jun 30, 2010 | Reply
Sounds about right, maybe a little on the low side. Legal rates vary from place to place. Of course without knowing why relief is being sought after 15 years it’s hard to evaluate. If the motion for relief is based on new DNA evidence, $25K sounds just about right.
By hexeliebe on Jul 3, 2010 | Reply
The last appeal I handled was before the Hague and it cost my client $150,000 in legal fees plus another $300,000 for expert testimony and incidentals.
You are getting off cheap.
By pepper on Jul 5, 2010 | Reply
I agree, that’s cheap.
I assure you it’s a starting point - the fees will mount and it will cost far more.