We provide motion preparation and reentry support for incarcerated people and returning citizens. The fees and payment terms below apply to the listed services.
Payment and Detainer Information
A 50% retainer is required before drafting begins, rounded up to the next whole dollar. The balance is due before completed documents are delivered for filing. The $275 detainer motion requires $138 to start and $137 before delivery. Detainer motion fees are separate from the retainer for any other service.
The § 2255 service includes one reply brief at no additional drafting fee. The $300 reply fee applies when purchased separately. Appeals include reply briefs. Existing appeal review and revision does not include a complete new appeal.
PACER Checks and Transcript Charges
Weekly docket checks: $6 per week. Biweekly docket checks: $8 per month. Payments are collected monthly and are non-refundable. Active docketed clients with a pending Bars2bridges LLC. motion receive one free docket check per month. Clients must notify us by email of new case activity. New account inquiries require payment of the inquiry fee upfront.
Client-requested PACER transcript downloads: $0.10 per page, with no processing fee.