Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

A private criminal defense attorney in Florida was paid in full at the end of the case, but then mentioned that they accept bonuses. I can't find anywhere online anything about lawyers asking for bonuses or how much is expected for one. Is this common practice and is there a way to calculate how much the attorney should get? For example, tipping a waiter 20% for good service. Again, this was a criminal case and no money was awarded to the client in the case.

Thanks!


Asked on 6/01/16, 2:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

Typically, criminal defense attorneys work on a flat fee. No �tipping� is expected and may even be unethical. Sounds like there is more to this story as I have never heard of an attorney doing what you describe.

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Answered on 6/01/16, 4:22 pm


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