Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

Re: mail fraud and attorneys

He can possibly get involved before the charge is brought. That doesn't mean it will do any good. If she is interested, I have been doing criminal law in Ohio for 18 years and would be glad to take her case for five thousand. That would include a trial if that is necessary. Best regards, Edward Dicato

Re: mail fraud and attorneys

I am writing another answer because I don't think I gave you enough information in the first one. First of all, It is possible and sometimes beneficial to get involved in the investigation before charges are brought. It is possible to work out a plea agreement before charges are brought. I don't usually get involved in the pre-charging investigation because people tend to panic when they find out they are being investigated and become convinced that it is only a matter of time until they are charged. In fact, sometimes no charges are ever brought (this is rare, but it happens). You have then paid a very large retainer for no purpose, and are a very unhappy client. If a client wants me to become involved in the early investigation, I charge a percentage of the retainer, with the rest being due upon the client being charged. In your case, I would charge $500.00 of the $5000.00 retainer. Upon charges being brought, the balance of $4500.00 becomes due. As to my credentials, I was a partner in a reputable Akron law firm for ten years. I now operate on my own, and am able to offer a reduced rate for that reason. It's a lot less overhead. Best Regards, Edward DiCato