Back to the subject of the fee agreement. Among the important things we’ve already spoken of–like payment method, and asking the right questions–there’s also the idea that the spirit of the fee agreement is in the details. Although you should definitely look at the overall cost of services, it’s worth it to check out the individual charges too, since a lot of them are highly variable. Here are some which might show up while you’re getting thecost of Hopkinsville KY DUI lawyer.

• Office stuff. Paper use. Fax line. Stamps. This is usually just a few bucks, unless your lawyer is making giant paper mache snowmans with your casework or something.
• Court stuff. Fees to pay the jury (not all DUI cases have juries, but you can usually choose to have one). Fees to file paperwork. Fees to hold court.
• Employee stuff. Extra charges for when your lawyer has to pay people to stay overtime and do things for your case. Also for any new hires just for yourcase.
• Traveling. Cost of gas, taxis, etc. to bring your lawyer to the court house. Same if you have witnesses and the lawyer has to arrange for their transportation.