{"id":3561,"date":"2026-10-26T03:53:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T03:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/online-sex-crime-defense-flat-fee-payment-plans\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:34:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:34:09","slug":"online-sex-crime-defense-flat-fee-payment-plans","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/online-sex-crime-defense-flat-fee-payment-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Online Sex Crime Defense Lawyer | Barbieri Law Firm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3560\" alt=\"Digital forensics lab with multiple workstations, network analysis software on monitors, and evidence documentation for seized devices.\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-multiple-workstations-network-ana-photo-5.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-multiple-workstations-network-ana-photo-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-multiple-workstations-network-ana-photo-5-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-multiple-workstations-network-ana-photo-5-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-multiple-workstations-network-ana-photo-5-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-multiple-workstations-network-ana-photo-5.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Online sex crimes defense | Collin County and Texas<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Charged With an Online Sex Crime in Texas? Talk With a Defense Team That Takes Time to Listen<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Barbieri Law Firm, an all-women criminal defense firm in Frisco, defends clients accused of online sex crimes across Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas. We review the digital evidence and explain your options.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Schedule Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Schedule Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Why Clients Call Us<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--check chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Free<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">First consultation, confidential and without obligation to continue<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Frisco<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Our Texas office, serving Collin County and Dallas-Fort Worth<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">All-Women<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Criminal defense firm led by Heather Barbieri<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Heather Barbieri \u00b7 Published October 25, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Texas Online Sex Crime Defense Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>Looking for an online sex crime defense lawyer in Texas? Start with the cost terms. Barbieri Law Firm sets each fee after a free consultation, based on the charge, the stage of the case and the work the defense requires. Flat fees and payment plans may be available, and the terms are written down before work begins. This page explains how that works for people in Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and across Texas.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hand-resting-on-a-desk-beside-a-stack-of-documents-and-newsp-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"Hand resting on a desk beside a stack of documents and newspaper clippings.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Flat Fees and Payment Plans at a Glance<\/h2>\n<p>Barbieri Law Firm offers a free, confidential first consultation, with no obligation to continue. <strong>Your fee does not depend on the outcome of your case.<\/strong> No dollar price is posted here, because every online case is different. The first consultation is free, confidential and without obligation to continue. If you want to talk now, call (972) 424-1902.<\/p>\n<h2>Who This Cost Information Is For<\/h2>\n<p>This page is for people charged with, or under investigation for, an online sex offense in Texas. It also helps the family members who arrange payment. It fits three common situations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Someone charged after messages, images or online accounts became part of the case.<\/li>\n<li>Someone told a case may be filed who wants to plan ahead.<\/li>\n<li>A parent, spouse or relative who will help pay for the defense.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Online cases can involve more than one agency. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task forces investigate online child exploitation, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasattorneygeneral.gov\/grants\/types-grants\/internet-crimes-against-children-icac\">Texas Attorney General ICAC program<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missingkids.org\/theissues\/onlineenticement\">NCMEC guide to online enticement<\/a> describes it as communicating with a child online to engage the child in sexual activity.<\/p>\n<p>Barbieri Law Firm defends sex crimes and online sex crimes. Texas makes online solicitation of a minor a felony under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.33.htm#33.021\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 33.021<\/a>: when a person 17 or older, intending to commit an offense listed in Article 62.001(5)(A), (B), or (K) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, communicates in a sexually explicit manner with a minor online, it is generally a third-degree felony (second degree if the minor is, or is believed to be, younger than 14), and soliciting a minor to meet for sex is a second-degree felony. A felony charge raises the stakes, so many families want clear cost terms early.<\/p>\n<h2>How Fees Are Set After Your Consultation<\/h2>\n<p>Fees are set after the consultation, based on three factors: the charge, the stage of the case and the work the defense requires.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The charge.<\/strong> Online charges differ. Online solicitation of a minor and possession or promotion of child pornography are separate offenses, each defined by its own elements and facts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The stage.<\/strong> A case still under investigation may need different work than a case already in court.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The work required.<\/strong> Reviewing digital evidence takes time, and that time shapes the quote.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A <strong>flat fee<\/strong> is one agreed amount for a defined scope of work. It is stated in writing before work begins.<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>payment plan<\/strong> spreads the agreed fee over installments. The schedule appears in the engagement agreement, the written contract that sets out the work and the terms.<\/p>\n<p>Bring questions to the consultation. Ask what the quote covers, when each payment is due and what would change the price.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Quoted Fee Covers<\/h2>\n<p>A quoted fee covers the scope written in the engagement agreement. Work outside that scope starts only after both sides agree in writing.<\/p>\n<p>The scope can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review of the charge and the digital evidence, such as messages, images and account records.<\/li>\n<li>Review of police reports and any recorded interviews.<\/li>\n<li>Communication with the prosecutor.<\/li>\n<li>Pretrial motions and court appearances, each listed as included or excluded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read the scope line by line. A clear scope lets you compare the quote with the work the firm will actually do. Any change in scope is discussed and agreed in writing before the work changes. Litigation expenses are a separate topic, and we explain them at the consultation.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a call or case summary and ends with a signed agreement before work begins.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Reach out.<\/strong> Call (972) 424-1902 or send your case details through the contact form. We respond to the request you make.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free consultation.<\/strong> The initial consultation is free and confidential. We review the charge and the basic facts. There is no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Written quote.<\/strong> You receive the fee type, the scope and any installment schedule in writing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Signed agreement.<\/strong> You review and sign the engagement agreement. Work begins after signing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ongoing updates.<\/strong> We keep you informed about the case and the payment schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Bring any paperwork you have, such as charging papers or bond papers. Timing depends on the facts of each case, so ask for a timeline at the consultation.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Why Clients Work With This Firm<\/h2>\n<p>Barbieri Law Firm is an all-women criminal defense firm based in Frisco, Texas. It sets written fee terms before work begins.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Heather Jean Barbieri, Board Certified, Criminal Law &#8212; Texas Board of Legal Specialization.<\/strong> Heather Barbieri is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Our lawyers.<\/strong> The firm&#8217;s lawyers include Heather Barbieri and Carrie Thomas, supported by assistants and office staff.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where we work.<\/strong> The firm defends sex crimes and assaultive offenses across Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clear terms.<\/strong> Your flat fee or payment plan is stated in writing before work begins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No lawyer can promise how a case will end. What the firm can do is review the evidence, explain your options and tell you what the work will cost.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions About Cost and Payment<\/h2>\n<p>Short answers to the cost questions people ask most often appear below.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is the first consultation free?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The first consultation is free, confidential and without obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to pay the full amount before work starts?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Payment terms, including any installment schedule, are written into the agreement before work begins.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the difference between a flat fee and a payment plan?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A flat fee is one agreed amount for a defined scope. A payment plan spreads the agreed fee over installments.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should a written fee agreement include?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It should list the fee type, the scope, the payment schedule and the rule for any change in scope.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a family member pay for me?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who pays is confirmed at the consultation and written into the agreement.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if my situation changes during the case?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changes in scope are discussed and agreed in writing before the work changes.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is online solicitation of a minor a felony in Texas?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/two-officers-review-case-evidence-and-take-notes-during-an-i-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Police officers reviewing evidence and taking notes during a criminal investigation.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to Us About Your Case and Fees<\/h2>\n<p>Knowing the cost before your next court date or police interview helps you plan. If police have asked about your online messages or a charge is already filed, you can learn your options and costs in one free, confidential consultation. Call (972) 424-1902 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">send your case details<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attorney responsible for this site: Heather Barbieri, Barbieri Law Firm, Frisco, Texas.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Barbieri Law Firm, 17 Cowboys Way, Suite 175, Frisco, TX 75034. The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Results listed are not a guarantee or indication of future case results.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Approach Your Case<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Review the Digital Evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We examine the devices, accounts, messages, and forensic reports in your case, so you understand exactly what the State has and what it does not.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Protect Your Rights From the Start<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain how to handle contact with investigators and what to say and not say while your case is being evaluated.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Explain Your Options Clearly<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will hear plainly about the possible paths forward, the questions to consider, and what each option would involve.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Keep You Informed<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team keeps you updated at every stage, so you are never left guessing about what happens next.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Do Not Wait to Get Advice<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Statements you make to investigators and the digital evidence in your case can shape the outcome from the very beginning. Contacting a criminal defense lawyer early gives you more time to protect your position.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Call (972) 424-1902<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Call (972) 424-1902<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Questions About Online Sex Crime Cases<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is an Online Sex Crime Charge?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Texas charges can arise from electronic messages, images, or online activity involving minors or other alleged conduct. We explain exactly what the State must prove in your case.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is the Evidence Gathered?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investigators often rely on phones, computers, cloud accounts, and internet provider records. We review how that evidence was collected and whether it was handled properly.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will I Need to Go to Court?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every case is different. We will explain the steps ahead, including court appearances, so you know what to expect.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I Talk to a Lawyer Before Deciding?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Your first consultation is free, confidential and without obligation to continue. 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