Michigan Criminal Attorneys BlogHiring a criminal defense attorney for legal representation for yourself, a family member, or a friend for a criminal arrest or criminal allegation is sometimes is very difficult. The hardest part is often that it is an unexpected expense which usually comes at the worst possible time. Under the best of circumstances, money is available to retain the criminal defense lawyer for the agreed upon amount and the issue of ability to pay is not an issue. This, of course, is not always the case. The attorney fee charged varies between lawyers, and usually the amount to retain the lawyer contemplates the complexity of the matter, the time commitment involved, the inability of the lawyer to handle other matters due to the time commitment, and the reputation and experience of who you hire. That being said, there are several payment options which may make experienced criminal defense legal representation more affordable than you think:
Top 10 Ways to Afford a Criminal Lawyer
First, payment plans are sometimes available, however the attorney will always need enough of a down payment to enter an appearance and appear on the case;
Second, credit card payments are sometimes a solution;