Q: What's the best way to contact you for a consultation?
A: You may call us, send us an e-mail, and/or even send us a fax. If you contact us by e-mail or fax, please provide us with a brief description of your case not more than five pages. Tell us briefly what your problems are, who is involved, what evidence you have and how to contact you with your name, telephone number(s) and/or e-mail address.
Q: Why do you not offer consultations over the phone?
A: Consultations are personal. In order for us to gauge you as a client as well as the facts of your case, we need to personally meet you and discuss your case face to face. Much like a doctor cannot adequately examine you over the telephone to provide you with a diagnosis, we cannot do the same. Doing telephone consultations also distracts us from doing work for our existing clients. In an office consultation, the time spent with you is only focused on your problems and needs.
Q: How much do you charge?
A: It depends on your case. Unfortunately, no two cases are ever alike. Time permitting, Mr. Aquino regularly provides free, but very short, consultations. His normal hourly rate is between $300.00 - $400.00. Defense cases are handled on a per hour basis, usually with a discount given based on a number of factors including the number of hours it will take to defend the case, past attorney-client relationship and the complexity of the issues in the case. Most Plaintiff cases are regularly handled on a contingency basis with no fees paid to the attorney until the case is resolved but taking a case on a contingency basis is dependent upon the strength of the case and is not available in most cases.
Q: Where can I go if your law firm does not want to take my case?
A: We recommend contacting your local bar association to help you find an attorney. You may contact the Los Angeles County Bar Association for assistance at (213) 243-1525.
Q: Does it mean that I do not have a case if your law firm does not accept it?
A: Absolutely not. The law firm only accepts a limited number of cases at any given point in time, and this factor, including many other factors not directly associated with your case, dictates whether we can take your case.
Q: Does your law firm provide any guarantees on the outcome of my case?
A: Unfortunately, no. Our law firm never guarantees the outcome of your case because there are too many factors beyond our control to be absolutely certain that you will be get the outcome you desire.
Q: Can I rely on any legal information on your law firm's website?
A: Legal information provided in this website is for information only because the laws constantly change and you need to fully consult with an attorney in order to get the legal information and advice specifically tailored to your situation.
Q: Do I become your client because I view your website, contact you for a consultation and/or get advice?
A: No. This law firm only becomes your attorney once a signed retainer agreement is completed by you and an attorney of this law firm.
Q: Does your law firm practice law outside of California?
A: Unfortunately, not. We only practice in California and all of our cases are in California. Because we are only licensed in California, we cannot provide advice to any persons who have cases in other states.
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