Fees | Pelland Law

Pelland Law offers legal services through

private retainer and Legal Aid Certificates.

Private retainers are flat-fee rates

for predictable pricing, so

you can focus on what matters.

Consultation

Brief Intake Call

Time: 15 minutes

Cost: Free

I offer a brief initial phone consultation at no charge to determine whether I can assist you.

During our call, I will:

Confirm the charges you are facing
Clarify the court process and timelines
Address urgent concerns
Determine whether your matter requires immediate legal intervention
Review next steps and legal fee options

This introductory call is not a replacement for formal legal advice or a full case assessment.

For detailed legal advice and strategic planning, a paid Strategy Consultation is required.

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Strategic Defence Consultation

Time: 45 minutes

Cost: $250*

This dedicated 45-minute consultation is a structured review of your situation and a thought-out defence roadmap. The meeting may be in-person or virtual, depending on your needs.

During our meeting, I will give you:

A detailed and clear explanation of the allegations
Identification of key legal vulnerabilities or risks
An assessment of resolution versus trial strategy
Insight into potential sentencing exposure
A defined plan for moving forward

This is not a brief intake call. It's a substantive legal strategy session.

The $250 consultation fee is credited ("rolled over") toward your representation if you retain my services.

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Representation

Pre-Trial Resolution

Cost: Depends on complexity

This flat fee includes all the initial steps that must be taken to try and address your matters without going to trial.

Services include:

Full disclosure review
Detailed legal research
Case theory/strategy development
Crown negotiations
Court appearances
Judicial pre-trial
Resolution (withdrawal, plea, peace bond, diversion)

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Trial

Cost: Depends on complexity

This flat fee includes full preparation and representation for trial in Provincial Court (up to two trial days).

Services include:

Pre-Trial Preparation:

Comprehensive review and analysis of disclosure
Development of defence theory and trial strategy
Legal research relevant to evidentiary or substantive issues
Meetings with you to prepare testimony (if applicable)
Witness interviews and preparation (non-expert)
Preparation of cross-examination plans
Preparation of opening and closing submissions

Court Applications:

Preparation and argument of routine evidentiary objections
Routine procedural applications arising during trial
Note: Charter applications are not included and are quoted separately depending on complexity.

Trial Attendance:

Full representation at trial (up to two days)
Opening submissions
Cross-examination of Crown witnesses
Examination-in-chief (if applicable)
Closing submissions

Sentencing submissions immediately following trial are included in this flat fee.

Separate contested sentencing hearings may require additional fees..

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Sentencing Hearing (Contested or Standalone)

Cost: Depends on complexity

This flat fee includes full preparation and representation for trial in Provincial Court (up to two trial days).

Services include:

Pre-Trial Preparation:

Comprehensive review and analysis of disclosure
Development of defence theory and trial strategy
Legal research relevant to evidentiary or substantive issues
Meetings with you to prepare testimony (if applicable)
Witness interviews and preparation (non-expert)
Preparation of cross-examination plans
Preparation of opening and closing submissions

Court Applications:

Preparation and argument of routine evidentiary objections
Routine procedural applications arising during trial
Note: Charter applications are not included and are quoted separately depending on complexity.

Trial Attendance:

Full representation at trial (up to two days)
Opening submissions
Cross-examination of Crown witnesses
Examination-in-chief (if applicable)
Closing submissions

Sentencing submissions immediately following trial are included in this flat fee.

Separate contested sentencing hearings may require additional fees..

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