Assistance With Attorney Fees In Bexar
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If you cannot afford an attorney, you have the right to have one appointed to you in a felony, Class A misdemeanor, Class B misdemeanor, juvenile, or direct appeal case. See Tex. Code Crim. Pro.
In Gideon v. Wainwright (1963), the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution requires the states to provide defense attorneys to criminal defendants charged with serious offenses who cannot afford lawyers themselves.
Enforcing the collection may involve working with local sheriffs or marshals to seize assets or garnish wages. Your attorney plays a critical role in coordinating these efforts, working closely with law enforcement to ensure that the judgment is enforced and that you collect the awarded attorney fees.
Eligibility Requirements Even if you earn more than 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, we may still help you if you qualify under one of our special projects.
Indigent defense involves the use of publicly financed counsel to represent criminal defendants who are unable to afford private counsel. At the end of their case approximately 66% of felony Federal defendants and 82% of felony defendants in large State courts were represented by public defenders or assigned counsel.
