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I’ve heard about lawyers who don’t charge any fees unless they win the client’s case. Can you do that?

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I’ve heard about lawyers who don’t charge any fees unless they win the client’s case. Can you do that?

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What you’re describing is called a “contingent fee.” Contingent fees are often acceptable in civil cases (where people are fighting over money). They are NEVER allowable in criminal cases. Since I only practice criminal law, I never enter into any contingent fee arrangement. Rule 1.04(e) of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct forbids a lawyer from entering into an agreement for, charging for, collecting, or attempting to collect a contingent fee for representing a defendant in a criminal case.