Criminal Lawyer Fees at
Allahabad High Court

What Determines Criminal Lawyer Fees in Allahabad

• Type of proceeding — bail application fees differ from trial representation or appeal fees
• Seriousness of the offence — NDPS, IPC 302, POCSO, and Gangster Act matters require more preparation and carry higher stakes
• Stage of the case — first bail application vs bail after rejection, or trial mid-way vs fresh case
• Forum — district court fees are typically lower than Allahabad High Court fees
• Urgency — applications filed on an urgent basis or requiring same-day appearance may involve additional charges
• Travel requirements — appearances in district courts outside Prayagraj may involve additional costs
• Duration of case — long-running trials with multiple hearing dates are typically charged on a retainer or per-hearing basis

Typical Fee Structure: Bail vs Trial vs Appeal

• Bail application (Section 437/439 CrPC) — typically a flat or stage-based fee covering drafting, filing, and appearances until bail order
• Anticipatory bail (Section 438 CrPC) — similar to regular bail; may include interim protection hearing + main hearing fees
• Trial representation — retainer-based or per-hearing fee; covers charge framing, cross-examination, arguments
• Appeal at Allahabad High Court — revision, criminal appeal, or acquittal challenge — flat fee or retainer
• FIR quashing petition (Section 482 CrPC) — flat fee covering petition drafting, stay application, and disposal hearings
• Habeas corpus / writ petition — fixed petition fee plus per-hearing charges
• Default bail / Section 167(2) applications — time-sensitive, typically a single-hearing fee

District Court vs Allahabad High Court — Fee Difference

• High Court bail applications require more detailed affidavits and legal citations than sessions court bail
• High Court FIR quashing petitions involve Section 482 CrPC precedents, detailed legal arguments, and often multiple hearings
• District court trial representation is generally less expensive per hearing than High Court appeals
• For cases that travel from district court to High Court, fees for the High Court stage are separate from district court engagement

How Fee Consultation Works with Advocate Faizan Siddiqui

• Step 1 — Call or WhatsApp with basic case facts (offence, stage, district): +91-9911387328
• Step 2 — Brief consultation to understand the case and advise on the appropriate legal strategy
• Step 3 — Transparent fee estimate for the relevant stage (bail, quashing, trial, appeal)
• Step 4 — Engagement confirmed; document checklist provided; work begins immediately
• No hidden charges — what is discussed at engagement is what is charged for that stage
• Fee for subsequent stages (e.g., trial after bail, appeal after trial) discussed separately when that stage arises

Cost vs Value in Criminal Cases