Domestic Violence
Also known for Orders of Protection, Stalking No Contact Orders, Civil No Contact Orders, etc.
Our staff brings a level of empathy and compassion to every case, but especially those in the most vulnerable positions. Our expert team will help you navigate this moment with care.
The services for representation in these sensitive cases begins at $1,800.00 for the first month (upfront fee) and $425.00 per month.
The consequences for any of the above orders being entered either for or against you are serious and long-lasting. These Court protections limit the freedom of the respondent and can be part of a background check.
For Petitioners:
If you are in need of protection, you may qualify for free legal services. It is always worth reviewing your options before signing on with a private attorney. We recommend calling the Domestic Violence Hotline to find services in your area: 800-799-SAFE (7233).
Our Process
Intake Call
Engagement and Initial Payment
Gather and review preliminary information
Attorney Strategy Session
Action Plan for Representation
Initiate Action Plan
Weekly Emails and/or Scheduled Calls with Court representation
Transparency is critical when you are in the midst of a difficult legal matter. We want to ensure you feel comfortable and confident in your representation each step of the way. We have replaced traditional hourly billing and unpredictable retainers with a flat-fee and subscription fee approach. You do not have to worry about a surprise email requesting additional hundreds or thousands of dollars - you know what you are paying and can plan for that each month.
Traditional Services
Hourly Billing
Billed for every minute, email, and phone call
Unpredictable monthly legal invoices
Adversarial focus to log additional hours
Law Works
Flat Fee & Subscription
Unlimited open communication
Predictable Costs you can budget around
Goal-oriented representation with swift resolution
Bottom Line
The average cost of an Order of Protection matter in Illinois can be as high as $10,000 where an attorney is charging, on average, anywhere from $350-$500 per hour*. The average cost of an Order of Protection with Law Works is less than $3,000.00 where you pay an initial upfront fee of approximately $1,800.00 and a predictable monthly fee of $425.00 until the case closes.
These are very limited in nature and yet, most attorneys still do not have a prediction for costs given the nature of hourly billing.
Leave the hourly billing behind for a new kind of service that leverages efficiencies and technology to best serve our clients. Law Works has done the work to be efficient and use our experience to streamline services for you. We pass the savings on to you by charging reasonable and predictable rates.
*https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/how-do-lawyers-charge-their-services