Lawyers get paid three different ways

You need to determine which pricing structure is best for your case.

Lawyers may charge by the hour

One way attorneys get paid is by the hour. Typically, the client pays a lump sum up front which is paid to the lawyer's trust account and drawn upon on an hourly basis. The advantage to this arrangement is that the client may not pay for more time than is used. The disadvantage is that the client needs to have the money up front and will not know exactly how much legal representation will end up costing.

Lawyers may charge by the case

Charging by the case is the most common arrangement for criminal defense. The attorney fixes a set price for the entire criminal defense. The advantage is that it's good to know legal fees will not be higher than the initial agreed-upon amount. The disadvantage is that clients need to have the payment up front.

Lawyers may charge on a contingency basis

Contingency payment arrangements are common for personal injury cases. The attorney agrees to take the case in exchange for one-third of the final award. The lawyer may work for months or years without charging the client. The advantage is that the client does not have to have any money for initial payment and there is a built-in incentive for the lawyer to pursue the highest award possible for the client.

Quality legal defense can be affordable

In order to protect his clients' financial interests, Phil Wakefield does not work on an hourly basis. All criminal defense cases are charged by the job, and costs vary depending on the severity of the charges, prior criminal history and geographic location. (Many clients from outside the Puget Sound region choose to hire him based on his reputation.)

Wakefield & Associates works on a contingency basis for personal injury cases, thereby assuring them that he is working for the highest possible award for them.

Philip Saint John Wakefield is not the cheapest lawyer in the Seattle area, but it's likely he is the best VALUE for your case based on his experience and results.
You can choose a good attorney or you can choose a cheap attorney, but you cannot choose both! Phil Wakefield is a seasoned, experienced trial attorney with over 100 trials under his belt. He provides legal representation for criminal charges, DUI defense, personal injury, and speeding ticket defense to residents of Everett, Seattle, Bothell, Mill Creek, Snohomish, Lynnwood and Edmonds in Snohomish and King Counties.

Call Wakefield & Associates for a free consultation at (888) 246-1945.