Gordon Thompson charges one all-inclusive flat fee of $2,800–$3,300 for most misdemeanor DUI cases in Arizona — not a contingency fee, since contingency arrangements aren’t legally permitted for criminal defense in Arizona. The flat fee covers everything: the MVD license hearing, all court proceedings, and a jury trial if needed, with no separate trial fee, no hidden costs, and no interest on payment plans.
My fee includes what in effect is an insurance policy for any future problems arising after the last court date. Many attorneys consider representation complete after sentencing, and some after plea negotiations are finished. My fee agreement is for one flat, all-inclusive fee for premium representation from beginning to end, and I do not charge an additional trial fee.
Don’t pay the same fee to another lawyer to just plead guilty – with me you get a flat, low fee and all-inclusive representation with the peace of mind of knowing if future problems do arise, such as with the court or the MVD, help is only a phone call away at no additional cost to you.
What are my attorney fees for a DUI in Phoenix / Maricopa County?
Flat fee: $2,800 in Maricopa County · $3,300 outside Maricopa County.
No down payment required. Monthly payment plans available based on income.
My fee is flat — not hourly — so you will never receive a surprise bill. Payment plans are structured around what you can realistically afford.
Model DUI Flat Fee Agreement
Gordon Thompson
Attorney at Law
Mailing Address: 21 West Pasadena Avenue, #4 Telephone: (602) 467-3680
Phoenix, Arizona 85013-2004 Fax: (866) 611-9718
Email: Go********************@***il.com
FEE AGREEMENT
Client, , hires Gordon Thompson, Attorney to defend the client on: Court dkt. #, as well as any Arizona Department of Transportation Administrative Proceedings arising from the same incident if any.
SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION: Gordon Thompson agrees to represent client in the above matter in accordance with Rule 6.3.b of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure. Representation will include a trial at no additional attorney fee for client as well as certain post-sentencing proceedings (such as sentence review hearings) provided all other terms of the agreement are met. Scope of representation does not include Appeal from conviction and sentence, Application to Set Aside Conviction and/or issuance of a Certificate of Second Chance (13 A.R.S.§ 905) or Motion to Seal Records (13 A.R.S.§ 911). If you wish to file an appeal you may do so.
EARNED ON RECEIPT, FLAT FEE: You have retained Gordon Thompson on a flat-fee basis. You will pay Gordon Thompson $2,800.00/$3,300.00, as the entire fee for the representation described in this agreement. This agreement is for representation on the above mentioned misdemeanor charge. The agreement does not include representation on felony charges and if felony charges are filed continued representation is dependent on client and Gordon Thompson entering into a new fee agreement for those felony charges. The fee is earned on receipt and will not be based on an hourly rate. It will not be deposited into Gordon Thompson’s client trust account, but will be deposited into his general operating account. Even though the fee is earned on receipt, you may nevertheless discharge Gordon Thompson at any time and in that event you may be entitled to a refund of all or part of the fee based upon the value of the representation to date.
COSTS: You agree to pay for all actual out-of-pocket costs I incur on your behalf, such as service of subpoena or expert witness fees (i.e., retesting blood samples, review of testing procedures, and testifying in court). I do not charge you for ordinary business expenses such as copying costs or telephone calls, those things are included in the fee we agreed upon. No additional costs will be incurred without the prior approval of the client.
TERMINATION OF REPRESENTATION AND POST-REPRESENTATION MATTERS: Either party may terminate the representation at any time, subject to my obligations under the Rules of Professional Conduct and the approval of the court, as may be required by law. You as the client always have the right to terminate my services and, if you do so, may be entitled to a refund based on the value of the legal services performed prior to termination.
COMMUNICATIONS: I will make every attempt to return all phone calls within 24 hours. My standard method of communication is by email/phone, and I will provide to you via Google Drive copies of all relevant documents and correspondence that I receive in the case so that you can maintain a complete file of the legal matter, as well as remind you 1-3 days in advance of a fee payment being due to be processed, to the email address & phone number of:
I also use text messages (SMS) to send important updates on your case status. FCC/CTIA guidelines require me to obtain your consent to do so; please initial here:
To opt out of receiving these messages at any time, text me STOP. To opt back in, text me START.
I will not communicate confidential information about the representation to third persons, including your family members, unless you specifically direct me to do so.
If the scope of representation includes an offense which could affect the client’s Arizona driver license or privilege to drive Client authorizes Gordon Thompson to access their Arizona driver’s license or privilege to drive information or similar information in any jurisdiction under A.R.S. Sec. 28-1851 and 18 U.S. Code § 2721(b)(13).
If the scope of representation requires the provision of HIPAA-protected documents Client authorizes Gordon Thompson to release the information received as is deemed necessary for representation.
The attorney may associate with outside counsel to assist attorney with his representation of client. Client authorizes attorney to associate with other counsel and discuss with associate counsel information which attorney has obtained in the course of representation of client including information which has been obtained within the attorney-client privilege. If attorney does associate with other counsel it will be at no additional expense to client.
Client may authorize attorney to retain possible expert witnesses for the case. If the client does so authorize client also authorizes attorney to discuss with the expert witness information which attorney has obtained in the course of representation of client including information which has been obtained within the attorney-client privilege.
CLIENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES: You as client agree to cooperate fully with me and to provide promptly all information known or available to you which is relevant to my representation. Your obligations include timely providing requested information and documents, responding timely to telephone calls and correspondence, and informing me of changes in your address, email address and telephone numbers. Client must at all times provide attorney with working email and telephone numbers where attorney may contact client.
NO EXPRESS GUARANTEE OR PREDICTION OF RESULT: Client acknowledges that neither Gordon Thompson nor any person associated with Gordon Thompson has made any guarantees, promises, predictions or statements that have been understood as a guarantee regarding the disposition or result of the case.
NO OTHER AGREEMENTS: Client acknowledges that there are no other agreements for the scope of the representation which are not a part of this agreement.
CLIENT FILES AND FILE MAINTENANCE: During the time I represent you, I will maintain an electronic digital file relating to your legal matter. I will maintain your file for five years after representation ends, with the exception of video recordings (you will be given the opportunity to view & download any video recordings received; due to space constraints it is my practice to purge any such video recordings 6 months after the final disposition of the case). By signing this fee agreement you agree that your file may be destroyed after that five-year period ends. I will maintain records electronically and by use of digital images and will not retain paper copies of documents, unless required by rule or statute. You may obtain paper copies of documents in your file upon request to me. By signing this fee agreement, you consent to my maintaining your file electronically.
ARBITRATION OF FEE DISPUTES: If a dispute arises between you and me regarding my fee, the parties agree to resolve that dispute through the State Bar’s Fee Arbitration Program. Either party may initiate fee arbitration by contacting the State Bar’s Fee Arbitration Coordinator at 602-340-7379.
ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES: The parties agree that this agreement may be executed using electronic signatures as authorized by The Arizona Electronic Transactions Act, 44 A.R.S. Chap. 26.
NO ADVICE REGARDING THIS FEE AGREEMENT: I am not acting as your counsel with respect to this agreement. If you wish to be advised on whether you should enter into this agreement, I recommend you consult with independent counsel of your choice.
CLIENT HAS READ THIS AGREEMENT: I have fully and completely read this agreement, have no questions concerning its provisions, and completely agree to each paragraph. I acknowledge that this contract is the complete agreement between me and Gordon Thompson. I further understand that this agreement can only be modified by a written agreement. I further acknowledge that I have received a copy of this agreement.
DATED:
DATED: ____ ____________________________________
Gordon Thompson
SEE ATTACHED REGULATION Z DISCLOSURE
REGULATION Z DISCLOSURE
SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS
Client:
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Client Initial:
Credit Card Payments. The above payments will be made by credit card. Client authorizes Gordon Thompson to charge the following credit card for legal services described in Fee Agreement as indicated above.
Credit Card# XXXX-XXXX-XXXX- Exp. Date:
Cardholder ____________________________
Client understands Gordon Thompson will deposit the above payments on the above dates as agreed. Client agrees to the above schedule of payments.
Client Signature: Date:
Gordon Thompson: Date:
Gordon Thompson
Attorney at Law
Mailing Address: 21 West Pasadena Avenue, #4 Telephone: (602) 467-3680
Phoenix, Arizona 85013-2004 Fax: (866) 611-9718
Email: Go********************@***il.com
CONFIDENTIAL CLIENT INFORMATION
*If any information is not correct, please let us know:
Name: First: Middle: Last:
Address:
Apartment/Unit#: City/State/Zip:
Email:
Phone:
Date of Birth: Driver License #/State:
*Unless you specifically tell me otherwise, alternate contact information will only be used in an emergency:
Alternate Contact:
Alternate Phone:
Alternate Email:
PRIVACY POLICY: Our Privacy Policy is simple; we use your contact information to update you on your case status. We will never share your contact information with anyone without your consent, and then only to the court, prosecutor or counseling agency if needed.
**PLEASE NOTE** If you have not already done so, please fax or email us copies of any documentation you have, such as: citation(s), Admin Per Se/Implied Consent suspension or other MVD orders, tow sheet, accident report, photos, etc. If you do not have a scanner or fax you can take photos of the documents and email them to us.
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