Should I pay the lawyer first or later?

You have to pay the lawyer's legal fees first. Lawyers usually charge first, and then sign an entrustment contract with the law firm to pay the lawyer's fee. Under special circumstances, they can also negotiate and pay part of the fee first. According to different cases, lawyers can choose different charging methods. Few lawyers are willing to pay afterwards. If you have difficulties, you can apply for legal aid at the Legal Aid Center of the Judicial Bureau. Litigation refers to all activities carried out by public security organs, people's procuratorates, people's courts, parties and relevant personnel in accordance with the law to solve the criminal responsibility of the defendant or resolve disputes over rights and obligations, and clarify the relationship between rights and obligations.

People's Republic of China (PRC) Lawyers Law

Article 29

Lawyers, as legal advisers, should provide advice to clients on relevant legal issues, draft and review legal documents, participate in litigation, mediation or arbitration activities as agents, handle other entrusted legal affairs and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of clients. Article 37

The personal rights of lawyers in their practice activities are inviolable.

Lawyers' opinions on agency and defense expressed in court are not subject to legal investigation. Except for statements that endanger national security, maliciously slander others, and seriously disrupt court order.

If a lawyer participates in litigation activities and is suspected of committing a crime, the investigation organ shall promptly notify the law firm where he belongs or the lawyers association to which he belongs; If a lawyer is detained or arrested according to law, the investigation organ shall notify the lawyer's family in accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law.