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title: "How much does an RI Criminal Defense Lawyer from Bank & Munns charge for a consultation?"
description: "All consultations at Bank & Munns are free, no exceptions. This applies to every stage and scenario: Initial arrest consultations, 24/7 availability for booking emergencies Pre-charge strategy..."
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date: 2026-04-06
modified: 2026-04-29
author: "Bank and Munns"
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# How much does an RI Criminal Defense Lawyer from Bank & Munns charge for a consultation?

All consultations at Bank & Munns are free, no exceptions. This applies to every stage and scenario:

- **Initial arrest consultations**, 24/7 availability for booking emergencies

- **Pre-charge strategy sessions** if you know you're under investigation

- **Case reviews** for clients considering switching attorneys

- **Second-opinion consultations** on pending cases

- **Expungement eligibility reviews**

- **DMV hearing consultations** for license-at-risk cases

- **Probation violation consultations**

**What the free consultation includes:**

- Honest assessment of charges and realistic outcomes

- Review of the police report or charging document (when available)

- Discussion of defenses, motions, and trial strategy

- Flat-rate fee quote if you choose to hire us

- Walk-through of the case timeline, arraignment, pretrial conferences, trial

- Collateral consequences specific to your situation (employment, immigration, license, housing)

**Consultation formats:**

- In-person at our Providence office (21 Douglas Ave)

- Phone consultation

- Video consultation

- Jail/ACI visit if you're in custody, we come to you

**Coverage:** All of Rhode Island (Providence, Kent, Washington, Newport counties) and Massachusetts border cases.

No pressure, no obligation to hire. Call (401) 573-2265 any time, day or night.