Services & Pricing

Full Package & A La Carte Options Designed to Fit the Needs of Your Firm

We understand that no two clients are the same, which is why we offer all-inclusive, single project and retainer options. Unsure about what you may need? Contact us today to discuss what services and arrangements best suits your needs.

Examples of work product available upon request

Full Criminal Case Service Packages

Best for ongoing paralegal support.

Click the + on the right to see what is included in our full service criminal case packages.

Discovery Review

  • Review of all discovery files in a criminal defense matter

  • Analyze the discovery for any missing information, discrepancies, inconsistencies, false information, and constitutional rights violations

  • Draft comprehensive Case Summary Analyses that outline:

    • Summary of the case by listing the facts supported by the evidence

    • Sentencing parameters of each charge in the case

    • Potential collateral consequences of a conviction

    • Missing Discovery List

    • Defense theories supported by statutory law, case law, and discovery files

  • Draft discovery Index that includes:

    • Case timeline

    • Professional witnesses

    • Lay witnesses

    • Organization of discovery files

Trial Preparation & Assistance

  • Preparation

    • Identify defense theories with legal team

    • Review discovery and create exhibits to support defense theories

    • Organize and label exhibits with an exhibit index for identification at trial

    • Subpoena witnesses

    • Develop jury questions

    • Develop evidentiary questions for direct and cross witness examination

    • Draft and file pre-trial motions

    • Creation of trial notebook (need at least 3 months notice before trial date)

  • Assistance

    • Develop trial strategies with legal team

    • Research potential jurors (job, education, family, affiliations, etc.)

    • Live note taking during Voir Dire to determine ideal jurors

    • Digital and/or physical trial notebook readily available (upon request)

    • Troubleshooting technical issues for exhibits

    • Draft and file trial motions

    • Coordinate witness schedules and testimony

Criminal Expungement

  • Client intake

    • Client information

    • Offense information

    • Reason for the expungement

    • Actions/changes since the incident

  • Determine eligibility

  • Conduct criminal history search

  • Draft pleadings

    • Notice of Hearing and Petition for Expungement

    • Memorandum of Law

    • Proposed Order

    • Proof of Service

  • E-file pleadings

  • Calendar hearing and deadlines

Pardon

Minnesota ONLY

  • Client intake

    • Client information

    • Offense information

    • Reason for pardon

    • Actions/changes since the incident

  • Determine eligibility

  • Conduct criminal history search

  • Draft pardon application

  • Submit to Clemency Review Commission

  • Calendar hearing(s) and deadlines

Full Package Pricing Options

*Minimum 5 hours per week

Monthly Retainer

  • 5 hour per week plan

  • 10 hour per week plan

  • 15 hour per week plan

Quarterly Retainer

  • 5 hour per week plan

  • 10 hour per week plan

  • 15 hour per week plan

À La Carte Criminal Case Services

Best for Single Projects

Legal Document Drafting & Preparation

Motions

  • Motion to Reduce Bail

  • Motion to Suppress

  • Motion in Limine

  • Motion to Dismiss

  • Motion for Substitution of Judge

  • Motion for Rule to Show Cause

Briefs

  • Brief in Support of Motion

  • Research Brief

  • Reply Brief

  • Case Brief

List is not all inclusive. Other legal drafting and preparation options available upon request. Contact us to discuss.

Legal Research of Complex Legal Issues

  • Ability to utilize legal research software (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis)

  • Draft comprehensive memorandum outlining

    • Statutory and case law findings with Bluebook citations

    • Incorporating relevant elements of the offense/case

    • Conclusion/Next steps

À La Carte Pricing Options

We offer our à la carte services at hourly rates, fixed fees and other alternative fee arrangements. Contact us to discuss your specific needs!

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