Fees & Payment

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Security Retainer

When you decide to hire and secure the services of Attorney James Teeter, you will sign a retainer agreement, and agree to pay a retainer fee. Our retainer fee averages $2,750 but could be higher or lower based on the complexity of your case. This fee is similar to a security deposit on an apartment, in that it secures Rockford Family Law will receive payment for working on your case.

Pay As You Go

When Rockford Family Law works on your file, the amount of time spent working on your case is tracked, and you are billed at an hourly rate, for our legal services.

You will receive a monthly invoice for the hours we spend on your case, as well as any out-of-pocket expenses, such as Court fees.

Our rates are highly competitive, as the average cost for a family lawyer in Illinois, is $325 – $375 per hour, and in bigger cities, such as Chicago, go as high as $450 – $500 per hour.

Attorney Teeter charges $285.00 per hour for his 25+ years of legal expertise, and $125.00 per hour for services performed by his professional Legal Assistants.

Trial Retainer

Generally, lawsuits settle before going to trial, but if that does not happen and a trial is required, we may request a “trial retainer.” This is because trials require a large amount of time and preparation.  A trial retainer is similar to your initial retainer, in that it secures Rockford Family Law receives payment for preparing and arguing your case in front of a Judge; including the time spent preparing exhibits, interviewing witnesses, time in the Courtroom itself, and much more.

Payment Methods

Rockford Family Law accepts all major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.  We also accept cash, money orders, and checks.

Our Firm Will Be There for You

Our role as your law firm is to take on the burden and stress of your matter so that you can carry on with your life.  We know that you are going through a difficult period, and we will help you get through this process so that you can start anew.

Request A Consultation

FREE CONSULTATION

  • Meet & Greet, by Phone (Available for Most Cases)
  • Overview of the Courts Legal Process
  • Explanation of Available Services

 

We’re sorry, we are not a Pro Bono or Legal Aid office.  This is a free no-obligation phone consultation, but we do charge for our services, if you decide to hire our Attorney.

$199 CONSULTATION

  • Your 1st Hour for $285 – ONLY $199.00, PLUS 30-Minutes FREE (1.5 Hours) with No-Obligation
  • Meet and Greet: In-Person, by Zoom, or by Phone
  • Overview of the Divorce Process, Child Custody, Child Support, Visitation, Paternity/Parentage, and almost any Family Law Matter
  • Divorce Information Booklet (54 pages)
  • In-Depth Discussion of Your Specific Situation
  • Discussion of how Illinois State Law Applies to Your Situation
  • Discussion of Potential Strategy
  • Perfect for Complex, Highly Contested Matters
  • You Will Receive a Straight-Forward, Honest Assessment of Your Situation & the Law
Attorney James O. Teeter, Jr. speaking with client. Attorney James O. Teeter, Jr. speaking with client.

Family Law Attorney James O. Teeter Jr.
With 25+ Years of Legal Experience
is Here to Represent You!

FREE PHONE CONSULT

We apologize for any inconvenience; however, free phone consultations are not currently available. We will resume free phone consultations starting Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

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We’re sorry, we are not a Pro Bono or Legal Aid office. This is a free no-obligation phone consultation, but we do charge for our services, if you decide to hire our Attorney.

Submission of information through the contact form does not create an attorney-client relationship, so please do not submit any confidential information. If we are to serve as your attorneys, all fees and the nature of our representation will be set forth in a written agreement.

$199 CONSULTATION

Your 1st Hour for $275 – ONLY $199.00, PLUS 30-Minutes FREE (1.5 Hours) with No-Obligation
In-Depth Discussion of Your Specific Situation and Potential Strategy for Your Success

Type of Case:*
Illinois County Case in:*

Submission of information through the contact form does not create an attorney-client relationship, so please do not submit any confidential information. If we are to serve as your attorneys, all fees and the nature of our representation will be set forth in a written agreement.