Costs

Legal representation by an attorney costs money. Only if we can take sufficient time for you and your matters and fully concentrate on handling the mandate is comprehensive and successful advice and representation possible.

Initial Consultation

If you would like a detailed and individual consultation, we first offer you an initial consultation. For the initial consultation, we charge 200.00 euros (incl. VAT). As we already take time to familiarize ourselves with your documents, these costs are to be paid in advance. Should it become apparent even before the consultation that it is exceptionally time-consuming, we reserve the right to agree on a higher fee. You will receive an invoice that must be paid before the consultation. Alternatively, you can also pay the amount in cash or by debit card on site. The initial consultation can take place in person at our office, by telephone, or via Video-Call.

In the first consultation meeting, we will of course inform you about the costs you can expect in case of further representation. The amount of the remuneration is generally regulated by law, but can also be agreed upon individually. It varies greatly across the different areas of law.

If you have legal expenses insurance, a cost coverage may be possible. There are various ways for people with low income to receive support for attorney fees.

Fee Agreement

Some cases are so extensive that the statutory fees are not sufficient to cover the effort and our costs. As an alternative to the statutory fees, a fee agreement (“honorarium agreement”) is possible. The most common types are a flat fee agreement or an hourly rate agreement. This way, we can always give your case the necessary attention, even in more extensive matters. Should the conclusion of a fee agreement be necessary, we will discuss this with you at an early stage.

Legal Expenses Insurance

Please note that most legal expenses insurances unfortunately do not cover the costs of criminal defense and the entire criminal proceedings, nor the representation in migration law. You should therefore first check whether your insurance also applies to your specific concern. This is usually the case if you have agreed to so-called extended criminal legal protection or other additional packages.

In any case, a written confirmation of coverage by the insurance is required. We will be happy to support you with this.

Support for Low Income

For a first consultation, you can apply for a certificate for legal advice assistance (“Beratungshilfeschein”) at the local court of your registered address. Please first check the requirements yourself and obtain the so-called “Beratungshilfeschein” at the local court of your district before the first consultation. In addition, we charge a fee of 15.00 euros for the consultation (RVG VV 2500). Unfortunately, we cannot assist you with the application for the Beratungshilfeschein.

For representation in court, you have the option of applying for legal aid for court and procedural costs.

If you have any questions about the forms, please contact one of the listed counseling centers.