Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

leagal representation

is it possible to hire an attorney to review the court transcript from my supression hearing and advise me i also need some one to reveiw my lawyer bills i do not understand the original agreement was 5,000 through the 1538.5 hearing we paid that no further mention untill after hearing then billed for 7,000 we paid that two weeks later another 1,400 7 days later another 5,000 bill related to same 1538.5 hearing after whitch no further service has been provided by this attorney i also have other concerns reguarding the actions of the attorney at the hearing thank you


Asked on 7/07/09, 1:18 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David M. Wallin Law Offices OF David M. Wallin

Re: leagal representation

In Californiia, any agreement over 1000 dollars MUST be in writing, clearly spelling out the peramiters of the legal representation. I don't know what agreements were signed in your case, if any, but that is where you would start to analyze if the attorney in question acted improperly or not. If you want me to take a look at the retainer, contact me thru my website at www.wallinlaw.com. David Wallin

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Answered on 7/07/09, 2:15 pm
Brian McGinity McGinity Law Office

Re: leagal representation

Yes, it is possible to hire an attorney to review your court transcript and it is also possible for an attorney to review your bill with a previous attorney.

In California all agreements between attorneys and clients that are $1,000.00 or more must be in writing. It is called the attorney client fee agreement. That document should explain what you were getting for your initial retainer. There also should have been a discussion about the additional funds that were required. Take your fee agreement to another attorney and have them review it. You should have additional information after that. Feel free to contact my office if you are shopping for an attorney to review your contract. Good Luck.

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Answered on 7/07/09, 4:49 pm


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