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Legal Fees

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Legal Fees

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Legal Fees in General

When charged with a serious crime, many individuals are concerned both with the possible consequences of the criminal charge and the cost of retaining a qualified lawyer. While the potential consequences of a criminal charge may be unnerving, the cost of retaining a criminal defense lawyer may be overwhelming and immediate.

Because Massachusetts criminal defense lawyers set their own fees, there can be enormous differences in what they charge, either as a flat or fixed fee or per hour. Since nearly every criminal defense attorney advertises himself as a skilled and aggressive trial lawyer, it may be tempting to retain the attorney who charges the least. After all, why pay more than you need to?

While those responsible for issuing licenses to those who have passed the bar may take the position that all licensed lawyers are competent, that position is mostly nonsense. Lawyers, like any other professionals, vary in ability. A few are simply masters of their craft. They see legal and factual issues that other lawyers miss, effectively cross-examine witnesses, and captivate jurors with their closing arguments. In contrast, some lawyers are unable to identify important legal issues, draft air-tight motions, construct sound trial strategies, vigorously cross-examine witnesses, or articulate winning arguments. As a result, they succeed less frequently in representing their clients.

Obviously, talented criminal defense lawyers are in demand and, therefore, they can charge higher fees. To attract clients, less talented lawyers charge lower fees.

Our Fees

We recognize that the cost of retaining a highly skilled Cambridge, Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyer can be a debilitating expense for an individual or his family. While Attorney Mahoney is a very capable advocate for his clients and, perhaps, one of the very best cross-examiners in the country, we charge legal fees that are comparable to other firms. And, in many instances, we charge less. After all, we likely pay far less overhead by maintaining a Cambridge, MA office than do lawyers renting offices in downtown Boston.

Because of variables we cannot control or always anticipate, it can be difficult for us to properly estimate the number of hours needed to prepare a case for various hearings or for trial, we usually charge our clients on an hourly basis. By charging an hourly rate, we protect the client from paying too much in legal fees where we have, despite our best efforts, overestimated the time and commitment required and, at the same time, protect ourselves from having to invest many more hours than anticipated into a case for a modest fee. While we are driven by a genuine passion for our clients’ causes and obtaining a just result for them, we must cover our operating expenses, including the salaries of our hardworking staff.

For those cases for which we can, from experience, accurately assess the amount of time and effort required to represent the client successfully, we offer fixed fee or flat fee agreements. If we do offer a client the option of a fixed or flat fee, the client may always opt to enter into an hourly fee agreement.

During our free initial consultation, Attorney Mahoney or Attorney Ionson will, following an in depth discussion of your case and your expectations, discuss our legal fees with you, including any additional costs associated with your particular case, such as investigation fees, expert fees, court fees, and other anticipated expenses. For many District Court level criminal cases, there are few additional costs. Call us at 617-492-0055 or by using our online questionnaire to schedule an appointment with us to discuss your case.

Unfortunately, because of the complexities involved in properly estimating the number of hours needed to successfully represent you, we cannot discuss anticipated legal fees with you over the telephone or through email correspondence.

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Testimonials

  • NS, a DUI client,about 1 month ago

    Attorney Mahoney,

    I just wanted to say thank you for such a wonderful and excellent job you did for me. You were quite impressive up there and you really did your homework catching her in a few lies from previous testimony. You are the best! Even though I never want to be in this situation again, if I know anyone I will give them your name.

    Thank Amy for me too! She is a great asset to have in your office! Very pleasant and understanding.

    Again thank you and go Celtics!
     

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  • about 1 month ago

    Kevin Mahoney recently represented me in a case for destruction of property and disorderly conduct. He was extremely thorough and persistent, and despite a great deal of evidence against me, he managed to get the felony charge dropped without having to go to trial.

    I had never been in legal trouble before and had no idea how to proceed, and without his counsel, I am sure that I would have gotten convicted.

    He listened to my specific needs and always acted in my best interest. His knowledge, attention to detail, and general courtroom presence continued to amaze me throughout the entire process.
     

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  • M.K.about 1 month ago

    Dear Attorney Mahoney:

    I wish to express my sincere appreciation for your efforts on my behalf. Your defense was truly outstanding. The court room skills that you demonstrated and legal knowledge were truly incomparable. I’m wishing you the very best in your future endeavors.

    In addition, I ‘m looking forward to viewing the Jello Trial on Court T.V. Let me thank you once again.

     

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  • about 1 month ago

    Attorney Mahoney,

    Is very knowledgeable and very professional. He has just represented me in a case lasting a year and a half, and he made sure I got a fair trial with a fair jury. He kept me well informed about what would be happening in the court room and always had a well thought out defense for any route of attack the D.A. would be planning on.

    My trial took 2 and a half days and after the jury deliberated for approximately 23 minutes they came back with a “Not guilty” verdict. I would recommend Attorney Mahoney to anyone I know, but I sure hope I dont need him again. : ) .
     

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