What people ask us, and the plain answers

Write down what happened while you still remember it, keep every paper you were given and don't talk about it with anyone but us. Then call.

Please don't until we've talked. You can decline to answer and ask for a lawyer, and doing so is not an admission of anything.

Yes. Missing a court date can lead to a warrant and make things worse. If you can't make it, call us first, and we will see what can be done.

We quote a fee in writing for each stage of a case before we start it. A first-stage fee covers the early work: records, video, witnesses and a first talk with the prosecutor. We explain what is and is not included.

Often, yes. We write the plan down so you know each amount and date. Court costs, fines and bond are separate and are paid to the court or the bond company.

No. Nobody honest can. We can promise to read everything, ask hard questions and tell you the truth about your options.

Ludivina Mondragon and Reynaldo Soliz do, with clients and with their families. Orval Haskew works in English, and one of them joins any meeting that should be in Spanish.

Our letters and summaries go out in the language you prefer. Court papers are usually in English, so we go through them with you in Spanish.

It depends on the charge and the court. Some end in a few weeks, others take a year or more. We tell you what the next stage is and how long we expect it to run.

Most cases do not end in a trial, but that is a choice that belongs to you. We prepare every case as if it might, because that is what gives you a better offer.

No, unless you ask us to. What you tell us stays between you and the firm.

We handle drug, assault, theft and juvenile cases. For immigration, divorce or anything outside those areas, we tell you on the first call and point you to someone who does.