CRIMINAL CASES

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For criminal cases, the Law Office of Michael Swink charges the following pretrial flat fees based on the charges in the case: 

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FELONIES                 PRETRIAL*

                                    PRICE

Class One                    $20,000

Class Two                    $10,000

Class Three                  $7,500

Class Four                    $5,000

Class Five                    $4,000

Class Six                      $3,000

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DRUG FELONIES

Level One                    $10,000

Level Two                    $7,500

Level Three                  $5,000

Level Four                    $3,000

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MISDEMEANORS**

Class One                     $2,000

Class Two                     $1,500

Class Three                   $1,000

Unclassified                  $2,000

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DRUG MISDEMEANORS

Level One                     $2,000

Level Two                     $1,000

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PETTY OFFENSES

Class One                     $750

Class Two                     $500

Drug Petty Offense       $500

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*All criminal case prices are for pretrial representation only.  All criminal case prices do not include the cost for representation at trial.  A separate fee is required for representation at trial.  Please call regarding the price for representation at trial.

**An additional fee of $500 shall apply to all misdemeanor charges that include a sentence enhancer of domestic violence.

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INDIGENT DISCOUNT

If your income is within 10% of Federal Poverty guideline for your family size and you have less than $5,000 in assets, you may qualify for a 25% discount***.

***25% discount if within 10% of Federal Poverty Level.  Based on verified income.  Must provide current income and asset documentation.  Any client whose documentation has been determined to be falsified shall be responsible for the full fee. 

 

FAMILY LAW CASES

For family law cases, the Law Office of Michael Swink charges an hourly rate of $250 per hour for attorney work.  To retain the Law Offices of Michael Swink, a client must pay an initial retainer that the $250 hourly rate is billed against.  The amount of the initial retainer ranges from $2,000 - $20,000 depending on the type of case and circumstances of the case.  To determine the specific amount needed for the initial retainer, please call the Law Offices of Michael Swink.

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INDIGENT DISCOUNT

If your income is within 10% of Federal Poverty guideline for your family size and you have less than $5,000 in assets, you may qualify for a 25% discount**** off the hourly rate.

****Must provide current income and asset documentation.  Any client whose documentation has been determined to be falsified shall be responsible for the full hourly rate.

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