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Consultations, which are scheduled by the legal assistant staff, are provided by telephone as well as in person. Copies of all documents relating to an individual's immigration status, including passport, I-94 Arrival/Departure Card, work permit, all previous submissions to, or decisions by, any of the Bureaus of the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Labor, the United States Department of State, or Immigration Court, or the Board of Immigration Appeals, a detailed and current curriculum vitae (resume), and a completed Consultation Questionnaire should be provided at the time of the initial consultation for in-person consultations, or prior to the consultation if telephonic.
The fee for an initial one-hour consultation with an attorney from Weaver, Schlenger & Mazel is $250. Payment is to be received before a telephonic consultation and at the time of an in-person consultation. The purpose of the consultation is to provide the attorney with sufficient information to allow for a full analysis and comprehensive advice on immigration options, including estimated time frames, legal fees and costs.
A fee for each option, based on the facts presented, will be quoted during the consultation meeting, provided that all relevant documents have been presented. The attorneys of Weaver, Schlenger & Mazel generally bill on a flat fee basis, although some cases are billed at an hourly rate. The fees in each case reflect the individual facts presented, the urgency of the situation, and the anticipated time and skill required. Payment terms will be discussed during the consultation.
The information provided to Weaver, Schlenger & Mazel in the questionnaire and during the consultation is for the purpose of obtaining a consultation and is not intended for the purpose of establishing an attorney client relationship until an individual seeking representation has executed a written legal services agreement entering into such a relationship with Weaver, Schlenger & Mazel. To schedule a consultation please contact us at (415) 395-9331, or e-mail us at
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