If you refuse to accept the judgment of first instance, you can appeal to the court of second instance without looking for a lawyer. One is to entrust a lawyer to pay when signing a contract, and pay in proportion. All localities have formulated detailed methods for charging lawyers; One is to pay after the litigation procedure is over, which belongs to the risk agency and has a higher charging standard. The fees charged by lawyers in the litigation stage shall be subject to government-guided prices. Within the price range determined by the government, the specific amount of fees shall be determined by both parties through consultation. The way to collect the lawyer's fees is also determined by the lawyer and the client through consultation. You can pay in advance or later. In practice, under normal circumstances, it is necessary to pay the lawyer's fee first.
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Article 33 of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) * * * A criminal suspect or defendant may entrust one or two persons as defenders in addition to exercising the right of defense by himself. The following persons may be entrusted as defenders: (1) lawyers; (2) A person recommended by a people's organization or the unit to which the criminal suspect or defendant belongs; (3) Guardians, relatives and friends of criminal suspects and defendants. A person who has been sentenced to punishment according to law or deprived of or restricted personal freedom shall not act as a defender. A person who has been dismissed from public office or has his lawyer's or notary's practice certificate revoked may not act as a defender, except the guardian or near relative of the criminal suspect or defendant.