INSTRUCTIONS:
PLEASE READ THIS PAGE COMPLETELY, IT WILL TAKE YOU NO LONGER THAN 2 MINUTES. ALL REQUIRED STEPS, AS LISTED BELOW, WILL BE FOUND ON THE MENU ABOVE THE WEBSITE UNDER "CLIENT SERVICES". PLEASE READ:
(1) Register as a client, look for CLIENT REGISTRATION ON UNDER THE CLIENT SERVICES LINK ABOVE on the top menu of this website.
(2) Make payment on the agreement AS QUOTED, look for PAYMENTS on the top menu of this website under CLIENT SERVICES FOLDER.
(3) Please fax ((415) 276-1968) or scan and e-mail (lawyer@californialegaldefense.com) a copy of the following: A legible copy of your ticket, any and all Court communications and courtesy notice that you may have received from the Court. Also, to inform us of any future court dates you may have. Please include any and all other paperwork that you think is relevant.
(4) Please fill out the form below and read the agreement in full and click submit to accept the terms.
Only after completing all required steps can you consider our office to be representing you on your case. You are hereby on notice that a failure to complete ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED FOUR STEPS, will mean that we are not representing you in your matter. Once all steps are completed, we will automatically open a file for your case and notify you that we have received your information and are now working on your matter.
We look forward to working with you to a successful resolution of your case/s. Please note that if someone else is paying for your services, you also agree that we owe no fiduciary duty to such payee and that our duty is to you (THE PERSON WHO APPEARS ON THE TICKET) and no one else. By submitting this form you are agreeing that you have been placed on notice of such owed fiduciary duties. Please feel free to call us for any questions you may have.
TRAFFIC AGREEMENT/TERMS OF RETAINER - PLEASE READ BELOW:
I, the aforementioned person , hereby understand and agree to be represented by the Law Offices of Katsuranis & Rodriguez under the following terms:
(A). Agree to pay a flat fee as agreed between the Attorney and Myself, for representation in traffic citation listed above.
(B). I understand that the fee is not dependent on the outcome of the case. The fee is charged regardless of the result in the case. NO PROMISES ARE MADE as to the outcome of your matter. You further understand that this fee is for Attorney fees only and you remain responsible for any court fees or fines assessed by the Court as a result of the outcome of your case. Please note that we do not carry malpractice insurance.
(C). You understand that there are no refunds once we begin work on your matter. We begin work when a file is open in our office on your case. You further agree that Attorney/Firm can be assisted by associate Attorneys for the representation in your case.
(D). Appeals or Writs are not included in the fee.
(E). If a citation includes a fix it ticket, it is your responsibility to provide us with proof of correction before the date set for trial. Continuances are not covered by this fee caused by failure to present proof of correction. Please get all corrections before trial or a fee will be assessed.
(F). You will receive an email informing you of the trial date, it is always recommended that you be present in order to give you the best chance at winning the case. Having said that, your presence is not mandatory it is only a recommendation from our office, the court will not require that you be present. If you choose not to be present then you are authorizing us to act in your best interest on your behalf and in your absence.
(G). You agree to have our office do everything legally possible to win your case or get it reduced to a non-point violation. If you are eligible for traffic school please inform us of this before you pay and in writing after you pay. Traffic School is a guaranteed way to get a point of your record and it is a good option. Your case has a current bail and If you wish to take advantage of a Trial by Declaration (recommended call us for questions on this procedure, and only if APPLICABLE) please forward a check payable to the Clerk of the Court, (INSERT COUNTY NAME); to our office. It is your responsibility and you agree to send any communication from the Court as soon as it is received to our office by fax or email as it may be time sensitive.
(H). Client agrees to make payment for the contract on our website (LOOK FOR THE PAYMENTS LINK UNDER CLIENT SERVICES UP TOP).
(I). By paying the fee on this agreement you are accepting the terms listed above.
(J). You also agree that the agreement contained herein will be considered the original contract and further agree to print a copy of this webpage for your keeping.
(J). In order to complete the sign-up process you also agree to do COMPLETE THE FOUR STEPS AS LISTED ABOVE. :