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How much does a Criminal defense lawyer cost?

  • R1900 – R5000/hour
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Criminal defense lawyer

  • R1900 – R5000/hour

The cost to hire a Criminal defense lawyer typically runs from R1900/hour to R5000/hour, averaging at R3100/hour.

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General practice lawyer

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Pretoria
  • What are you looking for?: Help with legal documents, Consultation, Representation in court

My ex owes me a bunch of money - my mother paid her tuition and she signed a student loan with her, I signed surety. She signed a separate agreement with me saying she'll pay me back for all the money I spent. She is now 6 months behind in payments and I am drowning in her debt. I am still a student myself so I am really struggling, but I can't afford to pay this all back on my own.

Labour lawyer

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Port Elizabeth
  • What are you looking for?: Consultation, Representation in court
  • Are you an employer or an employee?: An employee

Gm,2 jar gelede ht ek my oog seergemk bydi werk,ek was employed as n repair welder but ht Dai dag as n operator op nuwe Lyn gewerk,my supervisor lugene ht my gevra om ytehlp Mt reworks wnt di welder kon nie cope ni,ek ht tu op n Ander Lyn gn repair en da ht tu n stuk stal op my oog beland ek ht toilet tu gegn om my oog ytewas n nadit ht ek lugene laatweet,hy ht vermy gese om ini canteen tewag hy gn di ambulance n my agend vn zwanda solutions laatweet but hy ht my belieg n gese hy gn bel ek Mt solnk in di canteen gn wag,uur of 2 ltr km hy in canteen n vra my om antewrk,ek ht tu gevra wa di ambulance wnt Dora is 5min weg vn di werk af tu belieg hy my weer n se hle oppd,wat nooit so was n tu werk ek ma jldag tot 6pm Mt my oog wat so pyn,di nxt oggnd skrik ek wakkr vi werk Mt my oog tu geswel n my aar voor my voorkop wat so duk soos my vinegar was wat gevoel ht asof my kop wu bars,ek ht vi lugene laatweet n pics gestr wavan hy my laatweet ht ek moet self planmk om by hospital ytekm,ek was n maand ini hospital ht 3 operasies ondergn n nimand, ni lugene of my agent Jason was bymy of ht my 1dag gevra hu dit Mt my gn ni hle ht rather my beseering tugesmeer n my gedreig Mt my werk as ek my oog mention

Estates, trusts, and wills

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Despatch, Eastern Cape
  • What are you looking for?: Consultation
  • What service do you require?: Formation of trust

My mother brought a house on my brother's son name but he is disabled. The lawyer and house agent did know that but go on with the deal. There is no will. My mother pass away last year in October. And my sister get custody over him. But she is also a drug addict and not be able to look after him. Her husband also beat him almost every day. Please please help me I'm only get sassa money and can not afford a lawyer.

General practice lawyer

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Uitenhage
  • What are you looking for?: Representation in court

My cousin who fought with my sister open a case for me since I was trying to stop them by beating both of them on their feet since we were tired of stoping them.my sister was is jail for 2 days. They were suppose to take me as well but the copes they didn’t find me at my house. Then when I get the massage the following day I went to labour to someone who’s inchange of the case then he took my statement.now I’m hearing stories that the police they are looking for me to take me to jail.

Divorce / family lawyer

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Johannesburg
  • What are you looking for?: Help with legal documents
  • What issue will the case address?: Child support

Hello I would like assistance with....obtaining a consent letter . I am based in the UK and we are looking to take our nephews who are also based in the UK to Spain for a family holiday but we need a letter of consent from their father who is based in Johannesburg. The mother is in the UK and we will be obtaining a letter here. Is this something you can help with ? The father had previously sent us a letter of consent which requires a solicitor approval.

Criminal defense lawyer

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
  • What are you looking for?: Help with legal documents, Consultation, Representation in court
  • What criminal charges does this case address?: Theft / robbery

Was arrested for shoplifting. Total value R, food groceries from shoptite. Was without a income at the time and stupidly thought I could just walk out the store with my basket of goods. Stopped just as I stepped outside the store. All good where returned without damage and put back as stock. Age 44, no criminal record, no prior theft case against me. Have started a job since then and really need to avoid a record as I will loose my job if convicted. Truely have remorse and will do any sort of diversion if it can be tabled. Need assistance with a letter to prosecutor. No criminal record.

Labour lawyer

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Edenvale
  • What are you looking for?: Representation in court

Interdict Case - interdict preventing a person that worked as a consultant for a company, now trying to prevent the same consultant that has left the company 9 months ago, from buying from suppliers and selling to customers which the consultant herself brought into the said company that she left. We are looking for the correct type of advocate for this case. Would appreciate any assistance, thank you.

Estates, trusts, and wills

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Johannesburg North, Randburg
  • What are you looking for?: Representation in court
  • What service do you require?: Estate planning, Wills, Formation of trust

I would like legal representation against an estate that is not administrated well. The Estate is my late partner who is the father of my daughter. The Executrix is his ex-wife, the Executrix and the administration lawyer are withholding certain information and want to kick my daughter out of the estate and his trust.

Labour lawyer

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Humansdorp
  • What are you looking for?: Representation in court
  • Are you an employer or an employee?: An employee

I hope this message finds you well. My husband has an upcoming CCMA case regarding an alleged unfair dismissal, and we are seeking legal advice and potential representation for the matter. We would appreciate it if you could kindly provide us with: Your hourly rate for consultations and preparation for a CCMA case. An indication of your availability for assisting with this matter.

General practice lawyer

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Midrand
  • What are you looking for?: Representation in court

Its a matter with the housing tribunal. My tenant, went to them with a complaint that I was overcharging for electricity. The lease was fixed for 1 year, has not been on the property since mid 02/, just abandoned everything. I had to lodge a complaint with the council,because he owes rental from March, and has never made any contact with me about his payments or property in the unit. I have written and sent final notices in vain. My daughter will liaise with you regarding this situation.