{"id":1809,"date":"2021-12-07T07:51:13","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T12:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/?page_id=1809"},"modified":"2023-01-23T23:28:46","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T04:28:46","slug":"criminal-lawyer-fee","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/criminal-lawyer-fee\/","title":{"rendered":"Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[mk_page_section bg_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/tarifs-avocat.jpg&#8221; bg_position=&#8221;center center&#8221; bg_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; bg_stretch=&#8221;true&#8221; enable_3d=&#8221;true&#8221; video_color_mask=&#8221;#000000&#8243; video_opacity=&#8221;0.22&#8243; min_height=&#8221;200&#8243; js_vertical_centered=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;bjm-home-header&#8221; sidebar=&#8221;sidebar-1&#8243;][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;100&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][mk_fancy_title color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; size=&#8221;42&#8243; force_font_size=&#8221;true&#8221; size_tablet=&#8221;32&#8243; size_phone=&#8221;28&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;bold&#8221; font_style=&#8221;normal&#8221; txt_transform=&#8221;none&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]\n<p>The fee for a<br \/>\ncriminal lawyer<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_btn title=&#8221;Consultation request&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%2Fen%2Fcontact-emergency%2F&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;100&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;90&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;h1&#8243; color=&#8221;#bb342b&#8221; size=&#8221;48&#8243; force_font_size=&#8221;true&#8221; size_tablet=&#8221;36&#8243; size_phone=&#8221;29&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;400&#8243; font_style=&#8221;normal&#8221; txt_transform=&#8221;none&#8221; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]The various billing methods of criminal attorney Martine Thibodeau[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1638881119469{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Payment for a lawyer who practices criminal law will vary depending on a number of criteria, including the lawyer\u2019s expertise, experience and skills, as well as the complexity of the case. As a member of the Bar of Quebec, Martine Thibodeau, an <a href=\"\/en\/criminal-law\/\">attorney specializing in criminal law<\/a>, is professionally obligated to charge fair and reasonable legal fees.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Thibodeau always collects an advance payment to open your case, as well as additional fees as the case progresses.<\/p>\n<p>She can receive payment in two different ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Through flat-rate legal fees<\/li>\n<li>Through legal aid mandates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f4-o1\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"4\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1809#wpcf7-f4-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"4\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1.5\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f4-o1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_recaptcha_response\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/fieldset>\n<h3 style=\"color: #000;font-size:20px\">Vous avez besoin d\u2019aide?\n<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Je suis disponible 24\/7 pour les urgences: <a href=\"tel:+15149260322\">(514) 926-0322<\/a><\/strong>. Vous pouvez aussi m\u2019\u00e9crire pour une consultation.\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Pr\u00e9nom et nom*\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-name\" \/><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-email\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Courriel*\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"your-email\" \/><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-phone\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-tel wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-tel\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"T\u00e9l\u00e9phone*\" value=\"\" type=\"tel\" name=\"your-phone\" \/><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-ville\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Ville\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-ville\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-cause\"><select class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"your-cause\"><option value=\"Conduite avec facult\u00e9s affaiblies\">Conduite avec facult\u00e9s affaiblies<\/option><option value=\"Possession ou trafic de drogue\">Possession ou trafic de drogue<\/option><option value=\"Voie de fait \/ Violence conjugale\">Voie de fait \/ Violence conjugale<\/option><option value=\"Vol \/ Fraude \/ Recel\">Vol \/ Fraude \/ Recel<\/option><option value=\"Agression sexuelle\">Agression sexuelle<\/option><option value=\"Autre\">Autre<\/option><\/select><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-message\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"10\" maxlength=\"2000\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Message\" name=\"your-message\"><\/textarea><\/span><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Envoyer\" \/><br \/>\n<script>\ndocument.addEventListener( 'wpcf7mailsent', function( event ) {\n location = 'https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/merci\/';\n}, false );\n<\/script>\n<\/p><div class=\"wpcf7-response-output\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;60&#8243;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1497275060112{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1638881176674{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2>Flat-rate legal fees<\/h2>\n<p>This fee is an overall amount established in advance, which the client must pay the lawyer at each stage of the legal proceedings. To open a case, the attorney will request an advance, as determined by the complexity of the case. This fee must include, for instance, the costs of any jurisprudential research.<\/p>\n<h3>The various fees charged by a criminal lawyer<\/h3>\n<p>A criminal attorney may charge supplemental fees, including fees for experts and bailiff fees for serving certain notices. These documents may include, for example, formal notices or subpoenas to witnesses for the defense.<\/p>\n<p>Martine Thibodeau, a lawyer specializing in criminal law, will always keep you informed as to whether you\u2019ll need to pay such supplemental fees or not.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;60&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1638881263489{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2>Legal aid mandates<\/h2>\n<p>After an appointment at the legal aid office in your region, if it is determined that you are eligible, Ms. Thibodeau can represent you. She will receive a legal aid mandate assigning her specifically to your case.<\/p>\n<p>Legal aid is a public service offered to low-income individuals. If you need legal advice or need to defend yourself against criminal charges but don\u2019t have sufficient means to pay the legal fees, you may be eligible for legal assistance with or without a copayment, as established by the legal aid office.<\/p>\n<p>This public legal service is available free of charge or at reduced rates to qualifying residents of Quebec.<\/p>\n<p>Criminal attorney Martine Thibodeau accepts legal aid mandates for certain cases. Within this framework, she will provide you with high-quality legal services\u2014from legal advice to representation in court, if necessary.<\/p>\n<p>To find out how much legal assistance may cost you, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.csj.qc.ca\/commission-des-services-juridiques\/aide-juridique\/volet-gratuit-aj\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">you can consult the different tiers of eligibility for legal aid here<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;60&#8243;][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1638881348149{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h3>If you\u2019re looking for a criminal lawyer with fair and reasonable rates, contact our offices in Vaudreuil or Valleyfield.<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Ask for a consultation&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221; button_block=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%2Fen%2Fcontact-emergency%2F&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;60&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[mk_page_section bg_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/tarifs-avocat.jpg&#8221; bg_position=&#8221;center center&#8221; bg_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; bg_stretch=&#8221;true&#8221; enable_3d=&#8221;true&#8221; video_color_mask=&#8221;#000000&#8243; video_opacity=&#8221;0.22&#8243; min_height=&#8221;200&#8243; js_vertical_centered=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;bjm-home-header&#8221; sidebar=&#8221;sidebar-1&#8243;][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;100&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][mk_fancy_title color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; size=&#8221;42&#8243; force_font_size=&#8221;true&#8221; size_tablet=&#8221;32&#8243; size_phone=&#8221;28&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;bold&#8221; font_style=&#8221;normal&#8221; txt_transform=&#8221;none&#8221; margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;] The fee for a criminal lawyer [\/mk_fancy_title][vc_btn title=&#8221;Consultation request&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%2Fen%2Fcontact-emergency%2F&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;100&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=&#8221;90&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;h1&#8243; color=&#8221;#bb342b&#8221; size=&#8221;48&#8243; force_font_size=&#8221;true&#8221; size_tablet=&#8221;36&#8243; size_phone=&#8221;29&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;400&#8243; font_style=&#8221;normal&#8221; txt_transform=&#8221;none&#8221; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]The various billing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1809","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Fee for a Criminal Lawyer | Me Martine Thibodeau<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What are the fees of a criminal lawyer? 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