Pricey legal fees can be made to bite a bit less
From over-the-fence disputes with your neighbor to hassles with a local business, experts agree that you can save money on legal fees by considering three options: compromise, mediate or settle.
The general rule is, the longer a legal case goes on, the more it’s going to cost.
Anyone facing a criminal charge should call a lawyer or ask for a court-appointed attorney or public defender.
But of all the legal tangles, civil cases are often the most time-consuming and potentially costly.
Most people make their first trip to the county courthouse for a traffic case or a divorce.
A traffic case usually can be handled without an attorney. If you don’t fight the charge, you can pay your fine online or at the court clerk’s office.
If you want to fight a charge, ask for a continuance the first time you appear in court. Judges in traffic court typically give defendants time to consult with an attorney, and many local lawyers will give a free consultation so you can decide whether to defend yourself.
If the offense could involve jail time, you might qualify for a court-appointed attorney based on income. Ask the judge when you appear in court.
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