Criminal Law Fees

The nature of the work involved in criminal law requires flexibility with time and dedication to a process that can be both lengthy, then move very quickly.

Therefore Kylene Ross charges flat fees for representation in criminal court that is dependent on the type of charges and the court proceedings that need to be attended.

Matters in general sessions court include most misdemeanors, and a flat rate is billed to negotiate the disposition of your case. If the matter cannot be resolved in general sessions court, then a separate fee will be assessed to represent you in the matter in circuit criminal court.

Criminal court fees are billed through the settlement of the case and include all filings, discovery review, negotiations, and settlement if an agreement is reached.

If a settlement cannot be resolved in criminal Court Kylene Ross can prepare your case for trial and represent you at trial in front of a jury of your peers. Trial costs are assessed separately from settlement costs in criminal court.

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Pricing

Estate Matters

Drafting a will, executing a power of attorney, and advanced directive is a package that requires a flat fee based on the complexity of the estate. Generally, this is a one time expense. Updating these documents is billed at an hourly rate and generally takes much less time and is therefore, less expensive than drafting new documents. Contact Kylene Ross to receive an estimate of what your estate planning will cost.

For probate matters a retainer is generally required to begin working on the estate. A retainer is an estimated amount that is paid before a case begins, then the time spent on your case is accounted for and billed against that amount incrementally. In the event that your case requires more time than the retainer covers, you will be notified and hourly billing will begin for the remaining work. Contact Kylene Ross to learn more about the retainer for the estate that needs to be opened and what options are available to you.

Civil Matters

Civil matters, such as contract disputes, may be resolved simply with a demand letter to the opposing party.

Writing a demand letter requires a consultation, research of applicable laws, drafting, and communication with the opposing party, for which a flat fee is assessed.

If the demand does not resolve your matter and you wish to proceed, a civil lawsuit requires a retainer and hourly fee arrangement. The retainer covers the cost of filings, research, analysis, negotiations, and court proceedings. The time that Mrs. Ross spends on your matter after the demand letter is billed against the retainer. In the event that your matter proceeds past the amount of hours the retainer will cover, you will be notified and hourly billing will begin for the remainder of the work.