Felonies Lawyers

5,724 verified felonies attorneys across the United States. Find experienced Felonies counsel to evaluate your case, explain your options, and represent you through every stage of the legal process. Compare verified felonies attorneys nationwide by experience, peer ratings, and client reviews — get matched with counsel in any state, free for clients.

5,724 Felonies attorneys found

Atty. T.L. Kearney IV
Atty. T.L. Kearney IV
York 17 yrs exp 5.0

Thomas "T.L." Kearney, IV combines courtroom experience with client-focused advocacy. He earned his B.S. degrees in Business and Psychology, graduatin...

Criminal Law DUI/DWI Felonies Aggravated Assault Criminal Defense +54
Atty. Scott L. Anderson
Atty. Scott L. Anderson
Brooklyn Park 40 yrs exp 5.0

Scott L. Anderson graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1982.

Criminal Defense Criminal Law DUI/DWI 1st Degree DUI 2nd Degree DUI +122
Atty. George Leroy Powell
Atty. George Leroy Powell
Houston 24 yrs exp 5.0

Mr. George Leroy Powell is a lawyer practicing criminal law, dui/dwi, sex crimes and 109 other areas of law.

Criminal Law DUI/DWI Sex Crimes Accidents AIDS Litigation +107
Atty. Mallory N. Hughes
Atty. Mallory N. Hughes
Omaha 16 yrs exp 5.0

Mallory vigorously defends her clients in criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to felony sex assaults and homicides, and Title IX cases at univers...

Assault And Battery Criminal Defense Criminal Law Criminal Investigation Domestic Violence +15
Atty. Kirsten E. Bennett
Atty. Kirsten E. Bennett
White Plains 24 yrs exp 5.0

Kirsten E. Bennett is a lawyer practicing criminal law, dui/dwi, personal injury and 19 other areas of law.

Criminal Law DUI/DWI Personal Injury Assault And Battery Burglary +17
Atty. Marion Moise Moses
Atty. Marion Moise Moses
Columbia 25 yrs exp 5.0

Law Clerk to the Honorable Thomas W. Cooper, Jr., Circuit Judge, 3rd Judicial Circuit, 2001-2002.

Criminal Defense both State and Federal Drugs (Possession, Distribution, Trafficking) DUI Defense Arson Assault And Battery +31
Atty. Kyle J. Bristow, Esq.
Atty. Kyle J. Bristow, Esq.
St. Clair 14 yrs exp 5.0

Legal matters can be emotionally difficult unless one has an aggressive, intelligent, and vigilant lawyer who understands the legal system and who can...

Divorce Family Law Family Law/Domestic Relations Annulment Appellate Practice +74
Atty. Kate Mesic
Atty. Kate Mesic
Jacksonville 19 yrs exp 5.0

Kate Mesic practices at The Law Offices of Kate Mesic, PA Read Full Bio

Criminal Defense DUI Defense Expungement/Sealing of Criminal Records Assault And Battery Business Dissolutions +20
Atty. Jessenia Rosales
Atty. Jessenia Rosales
Tampa 9 yrs exp 5.0

Jessenia Rosales is a lawyer practicing family law, alimony, annulment and 113 other areas of law. Jessenia received a B.A. degree from University of ...

Alimony Annulment Family Law Arrest Warrants Assault And Battery +111
Atty. Ronald Daniel Hedding
Atty. Ronald Daniel Hedding
Encino 32 yrs exp 5.0

Ronald Daniel Hedding practices at Hedding Law Firm Read Full Bio

Domestic Violence Drug Crime Defense DUI/DWI Assault And Battery Burglary +39
Atty. Brian Charles Corrigan
Atty. Brian Charles Corrigan
Rockwall 26 yrs exp 5.0

Brian Corrigan graduated from the SMU Dedman School of Law in 1999, and began his career as a trial prosecutor for the Dallas County District Attorney...

Criminal Defense Drug Possession DUI/DWI Aggravated Robbery & Robbery Law Assault & Aggravated Assault +10
Atty. Jerome W Perry
Atty. Jerome W Perry
Rochester 56 yrs exp 5.0

Atty. Jerome W Perry is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, wrongful death and 30 other areas of law.

Personal Injury Products Liability Wrongful Death Automobile Accidents Bankruptcy & Debt +28
Atty. Michael P. Murray
Atty. Michael P. Murray
Northborough 35 yrs exp 5.0

Michael P. Murray is a lawyer practicing criminal law, assault and battery, bribery and 64 other areas of law.

Assault And Battery Bribery Criminal Law Burglary Capital Offenses +62
Atty. C. Sei-Hee Arii
Atty. C. Sei-Hee Arii
Rockville 27 yrs exp 5.0

I was born in Busan, a large port city in South Korea, in a working class neighborhood. Busan was one of only two cities in Korea not captured by the ...

Criminal Defense Drunk Driving DUI/DWI Alcohol Citation Involving Minors Assault And Battery +21
Atty. Brian Andrew Kirlew
Atty. Brian Andrew Kirlew
Miami 17 yrs exp 5.0

Brian Andrew Kirlew is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, white collar crime, family law and 16 other areas of law. Brian received a B.S. degree fr...

Criminal Defense Family Law White Collar Crime Child Custody Child Support +14
Atty. Marc Neil Cunat
Atty. Marc Neil Cunat
Cumming 35 yrs exp 5.0

Mr. Marc Neil Cunat is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil litigation, criminal law and 50 other areas of law.

Civil Litigation Criminal Defense Criminal Law Assault And Battery Bribery +48
Atty. William Melton
Atty. William Melton
Salt Lake City 6 yrs exp 5.0

William Melton is a lawyer practicing criminal law, dui/dwi, misdemeanors and 21 other areas of law. William has been licensed for 6 years.

Criminal Law DUI/DWI Misdemeanors Assault Automobile Accidents +19
Atty. Jack B. Swerling
Atty. Jack B. Swerling
Columbia 53 yrs exp 5.0

Jack B. Swerling is an active Columbia criminal attorney, litigator, writer, and lecturer.

Assault And Battery Bank Fraud Criminal Law Burglary Controlled Substances Law +43
Atty. Warren Duryea Price
Atty. Warren Duryea Price
Colorado Springs 18 yrs exp 5.0

Attorney Warren Duryea Price operates a Litigation Firm with a primary focus on Criminal Defense, extending predominantly to federal courts and variou...

Federal Criminal Law Immigration Law State Criminal Assault And Battery Asylum +54
Atty. Michael Robert Paduchowski
Atty. Michael Robert Paduchowski
Chapel Hill 19 yrs exp 5.0

Mr. Michael Robert Paduchowski is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, car accidents and 36 other areas of law.

Car Accidents Criminal Defense Personal Injury Assault And Battery Criminal Appeals +34
Atty. Dave L. Simmons
Atty. Dave L. Simmons
Fort Lauderdale 28 yrs exp 5.0

Dave L. Simmons, founder of the Law Offices of Dave L.

Criminal Defense Felonies Misdemeanors Domestic Violence Drug Crimes +6
Atty. Lennard Anthony Nahajski
Atty. Lennard Anthony Nahajski
Bellevue 34 yrs exp 5.0

Mr. Nahajski graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 1989, from the University of Oregon School o...

Child Abuse and Neglect Criminal Law Drivers License Suspension Assault And Battery Bribery +50
Atty. Dmitry Gorin
Atty. Dmitry Gorin
Van Nuys 31 yrs exp 5.0

Adjunct Professor: Pepperdine University Law School, 2001—; UCLA Speech and Communications Department. Lecturer and Visiting Professor, "Grand Jury In...

Assault And Battery Criminal Defense Criminal Law Bribery Burglary +35
Atty. Marcy Lou Allen
Atty. Marcy Lou Allen
Monroe 25 yrs exp 5.0

Ms. Marcy Lou Allen is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, dwi and 23 other areas of law.

Criminal Defense DWI Personal Injury Criminal Law Domestic Violence +21
Atty. Taggart H. Howard
Atty. Taggart H. Howard
Edwards 26 yrs exp 5.0

Taggart Howard began his legal career working for the Office of the District Attorney in the Fifth Judicial District in April of 1998. As a Deputy Dis...

Criminal Law DUI/DWI General Practice Assault And Battery Breach of Contract +68
Atty. Jonathan Scott Smith
Atty. Jonathan Scott Smith
Columbia 47 yrs exp 5.0

Member, Heuisler Honor Society. Moot Court Champion, 1977-1978.

Medical Malpractice Personal Injury Wrongful Death Accident Insurance Accidents +302
Atty. Amir Hassan Sadaghiani
Atty. Amir Hassan Sadaghiani
Goshen 19 yrs exp 5.0

Amir Hassan Sadaghiani has been an Associate with Ostrer & Associates, P.C. since October 2014. Prior to joining the firm, he served the people of Ora...

Complex Civil Litigation Criminal Defense Felonies Appellate Practice Brain Injuries +4
Atty. Amir Hassan Sadaghiani
Atty. Amir Hassan Sadaghiani
Goshen 19 yrs exp 5.0

Amir Hassan Sadaghiani has been the Managing Partner of Ostrer & Sadaghiani, P.C. since April 2022. Prior to forming the firm with his law partner, Be...

Complex Civil Litigation Criminal Defense Felonies Appellate Practice Brain Injuries +4
Atty. Anthony Biagio Rickman
Atty. Anthony Biagio Rickman
Tampa 21 yrs exp 5.0

Anthony Rickman is an AV Preeminent rated Attorney with over 14 years of experience in the areas of State and Federal Criminal Defense, DUI, and Perso...

Criminal Defense Criminal Law White Collar Crime Criminal Investigation Domestic Violence +11
Atty. Ms Tamara Nicole Mulembo
Atty. Ms Tamara Nicole Mulembo
Tucson 20 yrs exp 5.0

Ms Tamara Nicole Mulembo is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, federal criminal law and 14 other areas of law. Tamara received a B.A....

Criminal Defense Criminal Law Federal Criminal Law Alimony Appellate Practice +12
Atty. Jason S. Newcombe
Atty. Jason S. Newcombe
Seattle 29 yrs exp 5.0

Experienced and Aggressive Attorneys Fighting for You and Your Family When faced with a legal challenge, you need answers, not hype and false promises...

Criminal Defense DUI Traffic Tickets Criminal Law Drug Crimes +6
Atty. Edward Franklin Cohn
Atty. Edward Franklin Cohn
Tucson 24 yrs exp 5.0

Edward Cohn is an accomplished attorney with a diverse legal background cultivated over the past 15 years. Mr.

Arson Law Assault and Battery Law Criminal Defense Attempted Murder Law Disorderly Conduct Law +13
Atty. Matthew Aaron Haltzman
Atty. Matthew Aaron Haltzman
Fort Collins 12 yrs exp 5.0

Matthew Aaron Haltzman is a lawyer practicing personal injury, accidents, automobile accidents and 45 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degr...

Accidents Automobile Accidents Personal Injury Assault And Battery Automobile Negligence +43
Atty. Melissa Rosenblum (Pisetzner)
Atty. Melissa Rosenblum (Pisetzner)
Pleasantville 29 yrs exp 5.0

Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney, Melissa Rosenblum works with a client-focused approach that keeps you infor...

Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI/DWI Assault Criminal Appeals +14
Atty. Richard J. Suzuki
Atty. Richard J. Suzuki
Phoenix 26 yrs exp 5.0

Richard J. Suzuki, the founding attorney at Suzuki Law Offices, L.L.C., is licensed to practice law in the state of Arizona and the United States Dist...

Assault And Battery Criminal Law DUI/DWI Automobile Accidents Burglary +47
Atty. William M. Kurtenbach
Atty. William M. Kurtenbach
Columbus 7 yrs exp 5.0

William M. Kurtenbach is a lawyer practicing criminal law, drug crimes, dui/dwi and 7 other areas of law.

Criminal Law Drug Crimes DUI/DWI Assault And Battery Domestic Violence +5
Atty. Nick Brockmeyer
Atty. Nick Brockmeyer
St. Charles 22 yrs exp 5.0

Nick Brockmeyer is a 2004 graduate of St. Louis University School of Law.

Criminal Defense Criminal Law DUI/DWI Automobile Accidents Bicycle Accidents +18
Atty. Myers N. Massengill II
Atty. Myers N. Massengill II
Bristol 26 yrs exp 5.0

Myers N. Massengill was born and raised in Bristol, Tenessee.

Automobile Accidents Personal Injury Truck Accidents Accidents Adoption Law +128
Atty. Michael D. Fluke
Atty. Michael D. Fluke
Dunedin 30 yrs exp 5.0

Michael D Fluke is an experienced Criminal and Family Law attorney whose practice focuses on complex Divorce and Family Law matters and substantial Cr...

Criminal Defense Divorce Paternity Alimony Assault And Battery +30
Atty. James Edward Gross
Atty. James Edward Gross
Fairfax 45 yrs exp 5.0

James Edward Gross is a lawyer practicing business law, registered agent, business litigation and 26 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree ...

Business Law Business Litigation Registered Agent Buying and Selling of Businesses Civil Litigation +24
Atty. Jeffrey Blackman
Atty. Jeffrey Blackman
Tucson 50 yrs exp 5.0

Jeffrey Blackman practices at Jeffrey Blackman, Ltd. Read Full Bio

Criminal Defense DUI/DWI Misdemeanors Aggravated Assault Animal Law +61
Atty. Scott L Luedke
Atty. Scott L Luedke
Sterling Heights 20 yrs exp 5.0

Scott L Luedke is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, dui/dwi and 126 other areas of law. Scott received a degree from Lawrence Techno...

Criminal Defense Criminal Law DUI/DWI Accidents Alcoholic Beverage Law +124
Atty. Saundra M. Davis
Atty. Saundra M. Davis
Snellville 32 yrs exp 5.0

Saundra M. Davis practices at Saundra M.

Automobile Accidents Personal Injury Wrongful Death Bicycle Accidents Criminal Defense +9
Atty. Paul Michael Burnson
Atty. Paul Michael Burnson
Chicago 8 yrs exp 5.0

Paul Michael Burnson is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, drugs, dui and 10 other areas of law. Paul received a B.A. degree from Illinois State Un...

Criminal Defense Drugs DUI Assault Domestic Violence +8
Atty. Douglas J. Walter
Atty. Douglas J. Walter
Hampton 27 yrs exp 5.0

Adjunct Professor, Saint Leo University, 2001—.

Criminal Law DUI/DWI Family Law Assaults Child Custody +7
Atty. Stefano L Molea
Atty. Stefano L Molea
San Diego 15 yrs exp 5.0

Stefano L Molea practices at David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys Read Full Bio

Burglary Criminal Defense Theft Assault Battery +16
Atty. J. Rhea Tannehill, Jr.
Atty. J. Rhea Tannehill, Jr.
Oxford 30 yrs exp 5.0

Rhea Tannehill has been practicing law in Oxford since he graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1996. The first six years of h...

Criminal Defense Litigation Personal Injury Accidents Assault And Battery +37
Atty. Michael T. McGahan
Atty. Michael T. McGahan
Attleboro 51 yrs exp 5.0

Michael T. McGahan practices at Coogan Smith, LLP Read Full Bio

Civil Litigation Corporate Law Personal Injury Accidents Animal Attacks +86
Atty. H. Cameron Murray
Atty. H. Cameron Murray
Monroe 32 yrs exp 5.0

Demonstrating reasonable doubt since 1994 Monroe, Ouachtia Parish, Louisiana Criminal Law FirmWelcome to the website of Cameron Murray & Associates. O...

Assault And Battery Burglary Criminal Defense Art Fraud Attorney Discipline +73
Atty. Ronald Wayne Johnson, Attorney at Law
Atty. Ronald Wayne Johnson, Attorney at Law
Pensacola 53 yrs exp 5.0

Ronald Wayne Johnson, Attorney at Law is a lawyer practicing criminal law, white collar crime, aerospace contract fraud and 79 other areas of law. Ron...

Aerospace Contract Fraud Criminal Law White Collar Crime Appellate Practice Assault And Battery +77
Atty. Stephen Francis Allen
Atty. Stephen Francis Allen
Gaithersburg 40 yrs exp 5.0

Stephen Francis Allen is a lawyer practicing dui/dwi, jailable traffic offenses, driving while intoxicated and 83 other areas of law. Stephen received...

Driving While Intoxicated DUI/DWI Jailable Traffic Offenses Accidents Assault And Battery +81
Atty. Jennifer C. Watkins
Atty. Jennifer C. Watkins
Boulder 25 yrs exp 5.0

Jennifer Watkins earned her Juris Doctor at the University of Denver and worked as a Colorado State Public Defender shortly after graduating. She is a...

Criminal Defense DUI and DWAI Defense DUID Defense Criminal Law DMV Hearings +8
Atty. Richard Arnold Grossman
Atty. Richard Arnold Grossman
Atlanta 34 yrs exp 5.0

Mr. Richard Arnold Grossman is a lawyer practicing burglary, criminal conspiracy, criminal defense and 26 other areas of law.

Burglary Criminal Conspiracy Criminal Defense Criminal Fraud Death Penalty +24
Atty. Robert Douglas Lenhardt
Atty. Robert Douglas Lenhardt
Athens 24 yrs exp 5.0

Doug Lenhardt concentrates his practice in the areas of Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, and Personal Injury. Since 2002, Doug has served the Athens comm...

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Atty. Brent J Huff
Atty. Brent J Huff
Salt Lake City 9 yrs exp 5.0

I love my career as a Criminal Defense Attorney. I’ve represented thousands of people dealing with our criminal “justice” system.

Criminal Defense Domestic Violence Violent Crimes Criminal Law DUI/DWI +4
Atty. Brian E. Murphy
Atty. Brian E. Murphy
Worcester 20 yrs exp 5.0

Brian E. Murphy focuses his practice on criminal defense in the district, superior, and federal courts.

Criminal Law DUI/DWI OUI Appellate Practice Assault +11
Atty. William J. Barabino
Atty. William J. Barabino
Medford 23 yrs exp 5.0

Attorney Barabino has been a staple in the legal community for several years. He has the experience, skill and ability to ensure that you obtain the b...

Criminal Defense Criminal Law Murder Armed Robbery Assault And Battery +13
Atty. Jonah Dickstein
Atty. Jonah Dickstein
Tampa 20 yrs exp 5.0

Jonah Dickstein is a lawyer practicing criminal law, homicide, drug crimes and 10 other areas of law. Jonah received a B.A. degree from Wesleyan Unive...

Criminal Law Drug Crimes Homicide Assault And Battery Child Pornography +8
Atty. John Brender
Atty. John Brender
Fort Worth 21 yrs exp 5.0

John, a Fort Worth native, is married to Brittyn Russell Brender and had their first child born at the end of June. John graduated from the University...

Criminal Defense Misdemeanors Personal Injury Drug Related Offenses DWI Defense +2
Atty. Matthews R. Bark
Atty. Matthews R. Bark
Altamonte Springs 19 yrs exp 5.0

Prior to enrolling in law school, Matthews R. Bark volunteered and interned for Chief Judge Honorable Joyce Baylor-Thompson.

Administrative Law (DHSMV) Criminal Defense Litigation And Appeals Administrative Hearing and Adjudication Alternative Dispute Resolution +28

What is Felonies?

Felonies is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, felonies sits at the intersection of statutes enacted by Congress, the regulations issued by federal agencies, the laws passed by all fifty state legislatures, and the body of judge-made decisions known as the common law. Because every state writes its own version of the rules, the way felonies works in one jurisdiction can look noticeably different from how it works in another, and that is one of the main reasons attorneys in this area focus their practice geographically — to stay fluent in the local statutes, court rules, and judicial preferences that shape outcomes.

At a practical level, Felonies attorneys spend their time on three categories of work. The first is advice and prevention: counselling clients on how to structure transactions, draft documents, and conduct business so that legal risk is minimised before a dispute ever begins. The second is transactional execution: producing the contracts, filings, notices, and registrations that the law actually requires to make a decision legally binding. The third is contested representation: defending or pursuing a client's interests when a dispute escalates to negotiation, regulatory enforcement, arbitration, or litigation in court.

The clients who hire Felonies lawyers range from individuals navigating a single life event to multinational corporations with complex regulatory exposure. What unifies them is the need for an experienced lawyer who knows the relevant code sections, has appeared in the relevant courts, and can translate the strategic options into language a client can act on. AttorneyQnA currently lists 5,724 verified felonies attorneys across the United States, each with a public profile showing their bar admissions, years in practice, and the kinds of matters they have handled — with the deepest concentration of practitioners in Alabama.

When do you need a Felonies attorney?

Most people contact a felonies lawyer for one of two reasons: something is about to happen that they want done correctly the first time, or something has gone wrong and they need it fixed before it gets worse. The earlier you involve counsel, the more options you usually have, and the lower the cost of getting to a resolution tends to be. The scenarios below are the ones we see most often on AttorneyQnA from prospective clients searching for felonies representation.

You are about to sign a binding document

Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by a felonies lawyer is the cheapest insurance you can buy.

You received a letter, demand, or notice

Cease-and-desist letters, regulatory notices, and demand letters all start clocks. Missing the response window can convert a manageable problem into a default judgment or formal enforcement action.

Your matter has a deadline you can name

Statutes of limitations, filing windows, and appeal periods are jurisdictional — courts cannot extend them as a favour. If you can identify a date that matters, you need a lawyer before that date arrives.

The other side has hired counsel

The moment opposing counsel appears, the conversation moves out of normal English and into procedural language. Continuing unrepresented usually means losing ground you cannot recover later.

You are weighing strategic options

Forming an entity, choosing a venue, structuring a deal, or selecting a remedy each has long-term consequences. A consultation at the planning stage is far cheaper than redoing it after the fact.

Your situation crosses state lines

Multi-state matters bring conflict-of-laws questions that change which statutes apply and which court has authority. An attorney licensed in the right jurisdiction is not optional.

If any of the situations above describes where you are right now, the next step is a focused consultation. Use the Ask a Lawyer tool for short written questions, or browse the 5,724 felonies attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.

How to choose a Felonies attorney

The single biggest factor in choosing a felonies lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of felonies experience but no exposure to your particular sub-issue can easily be a worse choice than a five-year associate who has handled the same problem repeatedly. We recommend running every prospective lawyer through the same five-step checklist before signing an engagement letter.

  1. Bar admission in the correct jurisdiction. Confirm the lawyer is admitted in the state — and where relevant, the federal district — where your matter sits. The lawyer's profile on AttorneyQnA shows every bar admission on file, and the underlying state bar's "lawyer lookup" tool will confirm active standing in under a minute.
  2. Direct experience with your fact pattern. Ask plainly: "How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than years-in-practice alone.
  3. A written fee agreement. Whether hourly, flat fee, contingent, or hybrid, the engagement letter should specify what is included, what triggers additional charges, and how disputes are handled. Avoid lawyers who resist writing the terms down.
  4. Communication cadence. Decide upfront how often you expect updates, who your day-to-day contact will be, and what response time is reasonable. The number-one complaint filed with state bar grievance committees is not malpractice — it is non-communication.
  5. Conflict check + reputation pulse. Make sure the lawyer has run a formal conflict check, then spend ten minutes reading independent reviews and any public disciplinary history. The state bar's website is authoritative for the second; the lawyer's AttorneyQnA profile collects the first.

Once you have a shortlist, schedule consultations with two or three. Lawyers vary widely in temperament, and the right strategic match for your case is sometimes the second or third lawyer you meet — not the first.

How much does a Felonies lawyer cost?

Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay a felonies lawyer depends on the billing model the lawyer offers, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. There are four billing structures used in this practice area; most engagements use one, but hybrid arrangements are increasingly common.

1. Hourly billing

The default model for most non-contingent matters. Rates for felonies attorneys in the U.S. typically range from $150–$250/hour in smaller markets to $400–$700/hour in major metropolitan areas, with senior partners at large firms commanding $900/hour and above. Hourly billing is fairest when the scope of work is genuinely unpredictable, but it creates an incentive structure that the client has to monitor.

2. Flat fee

Increasingly used for well-defined transactions — incorporations, will drafting, single-issue filings, uncontested matters. A flat fee tells you exactly what the deliverable will cost, and the lawyer absorbs the risk of unexpected complexity. Ask whether the flat fee includes filing fees, third-party costs, and any post-filing follow-up.

3. Contingency

Where it is permitted by the rules of professional conduct — most often in plaintiff-side felonies work involving monetary recovery — the lawyer is paid a percentage of the proceeds, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client pays nothing if there is no recovery. Contingency fees align the lawyer's economics with yours, but the percentage compounds across time, so very strong cases sometimes do better on hourly billing.

4. Retainer / subscription

A monthly fee that buys a defined block of access or hours. This is common for businesses with ongoing felonies needs — contract review, employee questions, regulatory check-ins. A subscription smooths out spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.

Whichever model you choose, ask for an itemised written estimate before the engagement begins, and ask explicitly what is not covered. Surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.

Frequently asked questions about felonies

How quickly can a felonies lawyer review my matter?

Most lawyers can schedule an initial consultation within 1–3 business days. Urgent matters — pending deadlines, time-sensitive notices, court-ordered hearings — should be flagged in your first message; many lawyers reserve emergency consultation slots for that reason. If you need a written answer faster, the Ask a Lawyer tool typically returns answers in under 24 hours.

Do I need a felonies lawyer in my exact city, or anywhere in my state?

Bar admission is the controlling rule: any attorney licensed in your state can represent you in that state's courts and agencies, regardless of which city they're based in. Practical proximity still matters for in-person meetings, local court familiarity, and access to the local bench and bar. For state-level filings and remote-friendly matters, an attorney elsewhere in the same state often works fine.

Will an initial consultation cost me anything?

Many felonies attorneys offer a free 15- to 30-minute initial consultation; others charge a flat consultation fee that may be credited against the engagement if you hire them. The lawyer's profile lists the consultation policy. Free does not always mean better — a fee-based consultation is sometimes the sign of a lawyer who treats their time, and yours, seriously.

What documents should I bring to the first meeting?

Bring every contract, notice, letter, filing, or written communication connected to the matter; a written timeline of events with dates; the names and contact details of every other party involved; and any deadlines or hearing dates you are already aware of. Even an incomplete file is more useful than a verbal summary alone.

Can I change lawyers if I am not happy with mine?

Yes. Clients can discharge their lawyer at any time, for any reason, by written notice. Your case file belongs to you and must be transferred to your new counsel. Any unpaid fees through the date of discharge remain owed; any unearned advance must be refunded. If you are mid-litigation, the court typically must approve the substitution, but approval is routine.

How long does a typical felonies matter take?

It depends almost entirely on whether the matter is transactional or contested. A transactional matter — a contract, a filing, a single-step transaction — can resolve in days to weeks. A contested matter — anything involving disputed facts, court intervention, or regulatory action — typically takes months at minimum, and complex cases can run multiple years. Your lawyer should give you a realistic outside estimate at intake.

Are felonies lawyer fees tax-deductible?

It depends on the nature of the matter and current tax law. Fees connected to producing or collecting taxable income, managing investment property, or operating a business are often deductible; fees for personal matters generally are not. Because rules change, confirm deductibility with a tax professional for the year in which the fees are paid.

What is the difference between felonies and the related practice areas?

Felonies overlaps with several adjacent areas — see the related-practice-area grid below for direct links. Choosing the right lawyer often means picking the one whose primary focus matches the heart of your problem, even if multiple labels could technically apply. When you are unsure, list your situation in your own words to two lawyers from neighbouring areas and ask which one of them is the better fit; honest lawyers will tell you.

Find felonies attorneys by state

Each state link below opens the felonies roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.

Felonies Law Firms

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Los Angeles

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Charleston