The above-signed (“Client”) employs and engages Motor City Ticket Defense, PLLC (“Attorneys”) to represent Client as legal counsel for all purposes in connection with:
Ticket no. {ticketNo}
In the: {courtName}
The following conditions apply:
1. Attorneys agree to set aside time to engage and represent Client and will devote their full professional ability to the legal representation. Client agrees to fully cooperate with Attorneys.
2. Client has agreed to the total fee stated above to Motor City Ticket Defense, PLLC for the above mentioned services. Payment shall be made in full. The total fee will be deemed earned upon execution of this agreement.
3. This total fee will cover all pre-hearing services, filing and file preparation, and representation at a formal hearing for a civil infraction. The total fee will not include any other costs associated with representation on this matter. Furthermore, the total fee will not cover representation for any misdemeanor or felony offenses.
4. Client agrees and understands that the total fee is completely non-refundable and that no portion of the total fee shall be returned to client under any circumstances, except as outlined in the no points guarantee in section 5 of this agreement.
5. Client agrees that Attorneys have made no promises or guarantees regarding the outcome of the case. Client hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of this agreement. Attorneys, however, will award Client a full refund of the total fee under the following circumstances: should Client receive points after the filing of Attorneys appearance on the above referenced ticket number and Client has not been issued a traffic citation within the last five (5) years, Attorneys will provide a full refund provided the case is not in the following jurisdictions: 15th District Court, 19th District Court or in any jurisdiction outside of Wayne or Macomb County and/or client has been cited with any incident involving a motor vehicle accident, a citation involving more than 1 point and/or multiple offenses and cited by the officer as having driven in excess of ten (10) miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
6. Client agrees that Attorneys’ agreement to render services will terminate at such time as (a) the proceedings described above are concluded (with or without prejudice); or (b) at the time a finding of responsibility or dismissal is entered; or (c) in the event of any final disposition.
7. Client understands that, if Client becomes unable to continue to meet the financial requirements of this Agreement or any other obligations of Client to Attorneys, Attorneys reserve the right to withdraw from representing Client in this case.
8. Client agrees and authorizes attorneys to plead responsible to any moving violation/civil infraction, including any violation for which a citation was given, should Attorneys appear in court.
9. Client’s initial payment shall cover one (1) court appearance, and charges will be rendered for each additional court appearance in the event the hearing is adjourned or as determined by the court. Each court appearance shall be billed at $199.00. Client expressly authorizes Attorneys to charge Client’s credit card on file for each additional appearance.
10. Only upon Attorney’s review of Client’s case and subsequent submission of appearance in the appropriate court of jurisdiction, will Attorney be obligated to represent Client in any way on a particular civil infraction. Client, however, expressly understands that by executing this agreement, he/she has engaged the attorney services and all fees will have been deemed earned in accordance with paragraph 2 of this agreement.
11. Client may obtain information regarding the status of their case by calling the office of Attorney or the court where the matter is held. Client understands that Attorney will not proactively inform Client regarding the status in any other method other than by phone call and/or by email. Client understands that they may be assessed fines the day of the appearance by Attorney and that those fines may required to be paid that particular day. It is imperative that Client regularly checks their email, responds to phone calls, and/or calls the court of jurisdiction to inquire about the status of their case.
12. Client expressly declares that all information it has presented to Attorney is truthful and accurate and expressly disclaims any liability by Attorneys should Attorneys rely on any inaccurate or untruthful information during representation of client.
13. This agreement only applies to civil infraction matters. If, after review, Attorneys discover that a ticket submitted is a misdemeanor infraction, Attorneys shall promptly notify Client that a separate engagement agreement will need to be executed for Attorneys’ services, or Client will be referred to another Attorney.
14. I have read this contract, have received a copy of it, and agree to its terms and conditions. There are no other agreements, oral or otherwise, between Client and Attorneys.
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