Do I have to pay legal fees twice in the first instance and the second instance?

Lawyers usually collect money twice in the first instance and the second instance. When the first trial is not over, the lawyer only calculates the lawyer's fee at the first trial stage. Whether it is necessary to pay the lawyer's fee again in the second instance after the judgment of the first instance is completed needs to be determined through consultation according to the entrustment contract signed by the parties and lawyers. If the entrustment contract stipulates that the second trial does not need to pay legal fees, it does not need to pay legal fees. However, if there is no agreement or agreement in the entrustment contract, the parties need to pay legal fees according to the agreement and relevant laws and regulations.

Fees for lawyers of second instance:

Please negotiate with the lawyer to determine the specific amount of fees. The specific criteria are as follows:

(1) The charging standard for criminal cases is piecework charging at all stages of handling cases.

1. In the investigation stage, the charge for each piece is 2000- 10000 yuan.

2. In the trial and prosecution stage, the charge for each piece is 2000- 10000 yuan.

3, the preliminary stage, each charge 4000-30000 yuan.

4. The above charging standards are not limited.

(2) In cases of second instance, death penalty review, retrial, appeal and criminal self-knowledge, lawyers' service fees shall be charged according to the charging standards in the first instance.

(three) the law firm represents multiple stages of a case, and reduces the fees as appropriate from the second stage.

(4) If the victim files a criminal incidental civil action case, the lawyer's service fee shall be charged according to the charging standard of civil action case.

(5) If a criminal suspect or defendant is involved in several crimes or criminal facts at the same time, he may be punished for several crimes according to the crimes or criminal facts involved.

To sum up, to hire a lawyer in litigation, we must first understand the reputation and professional knowledge of the law firm, and then choose the relevant law firm according to the nature of the litigation involved. After choosing a firm, explain the general case and which lawyer to invite. After consultation, both parties shall sign a written agency contract and a power of attorney.

Legal basis:

Article 9 of the Measures for the Administration of Lawyers' Service Fees

The fees for lawyer services with market-regulated prices shall be determined by the law firm through consultation with the clients.

The following main factors shall be considered when a law firm negotiates the fees for lawyer services with its clients:

Working hours spent;

(two) the difficulty of legal affairs;

(3) the client's affordability;

(4) Risks and responsibilities that lawyers may bear;

(5) The lawyer's social reputation and working level.