1. Do you charge for consultation with the attorney?
No. The initial consultation is usually free of charge. There may be occasions where a consultation fee is charged. If a fee is to be charged, you will be informed prior to your appointment.

2. Do you accept payment plans for attorney's fees?
Yes. As a general rule payment plans can be arranged. There may be instances where the circumstances of the case preclude payment arrangements. You will be informed of all fee payment options at your initial consultation.

3. Do you accept credit cards?
Yes. We accept most major credit cards. You may contact our office and your card will be processed through a secure server.

4.What should I do if I am under investigation or arrested?
Contact an attorney immediately. If you are arrested by the police, refuse to make any statement, written or oral, until you have spoken to an attorney. You cannot be forced to give a statement to the police.

5. Do I have to allow the police to search my person, vehicle, or home?
No. The 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures without a search warrant. There are exceptions to the warrant requirement in certain circumstances. Under NO circumstances should you CONSENT to a search of your vehicle, home, or person if you are the subject of a police investigation.

6. Can the police require me to submit to a polygraph examination?
No. As a general rule, you should refuse to answer questions asked by police officers if you are the subject of an investigation or placed under arrest. If you are advised of your constitutional rights by a peace officer, sometimes referred to as "Miranda warnings," you should refuse to waive any rights and request to speak with an attorney immediately. You cannot be required to take a polygraph exam.

7. What are the Miranda warnings?
You have the right to remain silent and refuse to make any statement, either written or oral. You have the right to speak to an attorney and to have an attorney present during any questioning by the police, and, in most cases, you have the right to have an attorney appointed if you are unable to afford one. Additionally, if you do decide to allow the police to interview you, you have the right to terminate the interview at any time.

8. How do you we post a bond for someone in jail?
After an arrest, bail will be set within a reasonable time. You may contact an attorney or bondsman to post the bond set by the judge. They will charge a bond fee, which is usually a percentage of the face amount of the bond. The bond fee is not refundable. In the alternative, you may post a cash bond, which will be refunded when the case is concluded. Some attorneys can post bonds, as well as represent the defendant in the case.

9. Can a bail bond set by the court be reduced?
Yes. You may wish to contact an attorney if you believe the court has set an excessive bond. An attorney may file a Motion to Reduce Bond or Writ of Habeas Corpus. If the motion/writ is granted, the judge will reduce the bond.

10. Do you represent people on traffic citations and Class "C" misdemeanors?
Yes. Traffic citations are classified as class "C" misdemeanors. There are also offenses designated as class "C"misdemeanors which are not traffic offenses. Class "C" misdemeanors are offenses where the maximum penalty is a fine. These cases are usually heard in municipal or justice courts. Although they are usually minor offenses, a conviction for a class "C" misdemeanor or traffic offense may have long-term effects. If convicted, you may be subject to points on your driving record, increased insurance rates, and possibly, loss of your driver's license. These consequences are imposed later by the State after you pay a fine to the city or county. We provide representation for these offenses in Parker County and portions of surrounding counties.

11. Can a person be arrested for a traffic citation?
Yes. With some exceptions, an arrest can be made for traffic offenses. A warrant for arrest may also be issued on a traffic/class "C" citation. The most common cause of arrest in these cases is failure to appear in court as directed.

12. Can a bond be posted on a traffic warrant?
Yes. If a traffic warrant is issued, we can post a bond to have the warrant lifted. Many times this can be done by telephone.

13. How is a divorce action started?
A suit for dissolution of a marriage is initiated by filing a petition for divorce. In Texas, a person must be a resident of the State for 6 months, and a resident of the county for 90 days prior to filing a petition for divorce in that county.

14. Is there a waiting period before a divorce may be granted?
In Texas, a divorce may not be finalized until after the expiration of 60 days from the date of filing the petition for divorce.

15. Will I have to appear in court?
A divorce case is similar to any other civil case. If you are served with a petition for divorce, the citation attached will inform you of the court's location and answer date. You may appear in person, by filing a written answer, or you may waive citation and appearance. If you choose to waive your right to notice and appearance, the case will proceed without you. The decision to waive notice and appearance should be made with care and after consultation with an attorney.

16. How is custody of children decided?
In a divorce, one parent is generally designated as the primary custodian of a child. This is true whether that parent is the managing conservator or a joint conservator. The court may appoint either parent as the primary custodian after considering the evidence in the case, or the parties may enter into an agreement as to the custody of the children. Whether the court decides the custody issue, or approves the parties' agreement, the decision is based on the best interests of the children.

17. How is the amount of child support determined?
Child support is calculated by determining the net resources of the obligor. The obligor will pay a percentage of his/her net resources based on the number of children involved and support obligations owed to other children.