2309 NW 10th St., Ocala, FL 34475
Cost
Affordable Legal Defense in Ocala, FL
LEGAL FEES
The first question is the cost of a legal defense. A major concern when facing criminal charges is “how much will my defense cost me?” The answer depends on the factual circumstances of your case, the experience and qualification of the attorney representing you. Usually, an experienced attorney will be able to quote you a fee after an initial consultation. Please keep the following in mind:
FIXED PRICE VS. PAY AS YOU GO
Be very concerned about contracts that charge on a “pay as you go” basis. The uncertainty of situations,as well as unforeseen developments, could create a situation where you find yourself out of funds in the middle of the criminal process. An attorney, that is not confident enough in his or her abilities to assume the risk of giving you a fixed price, is one that you may wish to think twice about and in whose hands you are placing your fate. Also, ask for a written agreement. This avoids any misunderstandings and potential hardship on you, the client.
ASK.
Are there any additional expenditures? Beware of the possibility of any additional expenditures such as investigators, doctors and other possible non-lawyer personnel. Are you paying extra for costs? Are you paying for depositions? Some attorneys have been known to charge for photocopies and even stamps.
IS TRIAL INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
Some attorneys appear to be inexpensive by excluding costs for discovery, depositions and trial preparation, allowing them to be billed later, as an afterthought. The difficulty with this approach is that the work needed to obtain a strong favorable trial outcome occurs before the trial begins. It is well established, that good trial preparation often results in a settlement or even a dismissal of charges before the case develops into a trial posture. Avoiding trial preparation, in order to save money, might actually cost dearly in the long run. You will have to now absorb the costs, not addressed on the front end, on the back end, for trial ; which will result in a higher fees and most likely a worse case result: too little, too late, and too expensive!
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PRICE SHOPPING FOR ATTORNEYS
“YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR” OR WHY AM I IN THIS HANDBAG GOING TO …
Be concerned if any attorney offers to take your case for an unusually low fee. At the very least, the attorney will not be able to afford the time needed to properly address your case. Even worse, the attorney may be unqualified to properly handle your case.
The outcome of your case will typically affect the rest of your life. You may find an attorney who takesyour case for a substantially less sum than other attorneys, but if the result is a failure or resulting prison, what money did you really save? Years of your life are worth what to you? Remember, it is only money, compared to the hundred and sixty-eight hours that exist in a single week. You can always work a little harder or spend a little less or maybe not buy that special something and recoup the money. You can't replace one of the hours of your life that you have lost while sitting in jail. Also, remember, that a criminal record will affect your ability to hold public office, vote, maintain firearms, find good employment or even cause you to comply with all types of administrative rules in effect now or possibly in the future. All of this, for the rest of your life; not really much of a bargain is it?
Shopping for an attorney is not like shopping for a new car or item of clothing. You can't “return” your attorney if he or she does not work out for you. The most important consideration in selecting an attorney is the quality of the defense that will be provided. You're not paying for the time spent on your case; you are paying for the results obtained on your case.
CAN I AFFORD JACK R. MARO, P.A.?
While we are not the least expensive nor the most expensive law firm
you will encounter, we are the best. For the quality of the defense we provide and the results we obtain, our prices are unbeatable. 42 years of trial experience allows us to be so. We offer a top level defense strategy and its presentation, at a price that most clients can readily afford, and we care! Since we limit our practice to criminal considerations, the number of clientele that we represent, at any one time, our business mode, size and access to time proven defense professionals, becomes most advantageous for our clients, who enjoy the benefits. Most clients can readily afford our fees.
A legal defense is “hopefully” a one time event, in your life, that requires the absolute best that you can afford. Unfortunately, most people do not readily have sufficient funds on hand necessary to mount the best defense. For this reason, most clients need to finance their legal fees. Sometimes, they are able to do so through business concerns or with the assistance of family members. We work with those business concerns and family members, friends, credit cards and home equity to help create a financial atmosphere of financial comfort. Please feel free to discuss these avenues of financing with us. We provide legal services by choice, not by necessity. We enjoy working with you and for you. We are here to help. Sometimes, you truly need a lawyer. Call us.