{"id":2128,"date":"2026-11-02T02:13:15","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T02:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/removal-defense\/removal-defense-retainer-and-paid-consultation-fees-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T06:31:35","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T06:31:35","slug":"removal-defense-retainer-and-paid-consultation-fees-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/removal-defense\/removal-defense-retainer-and-paid-consultation-fees-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Retainer Agreement for Immigration Court Asylum in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2127\" alt=\"Immigration courtroom with a docket board, case binder, and notice to appear on the defense table before an empty witness chair.\" src=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/immigration-courtroom-with-a-docket-board-case-binder-and-no-photo-3.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/immigration-courtroom-with-a-docket-board-case-binder-and-no-photo-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/immigration-courtroom-with-a-docket-board-case-binder-and-no-photo-3-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/immigration-courtroom-with-a-docket-board-case-binder-and-no-photo-3-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/immigration-courtroom-with-a-docket-board-case-binder-and-no-photo-3-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/immigration-courtroom-with-a-docket-board-case-binder-and-no-photo-3.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Removal Defense \u00b7 Immigration Court Asylum \u00b7 Florida<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Understand Your Retainer Before You Sign for Immigration Court Asylum<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.632), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">AG Immigration Law P.A. focuses on removal defense, including asylum claims raised in immigration court. Our retainer agreement sets out the scope of work and the fees in writing, so you know what to expect from the start.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19546413445\">Contact Our Office<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Adriana Gomez \u00b7 Published November 1, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If you face removal proceedings in immigration court, two terms matter most: the paid consultation and the retainer agreement. A paid consultation is a fee-based meeting to review your case. A retainer agreement is the written contract that sets the scope of work and the fees before a firm takes your case. This page explains both, the costs beyond attorney fees, and the steps from first contact to court filing. AG Immigration Law P.A. focuses on removal defense. Adriana Gomez is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p>\n<h2>What a paid consultation and a retainer agreement mean in removal defense<\/h2>\n<p>A paid consultation is a meeting you pay for to review your removal case. A retainer agreement is the contract you sign if you decide to hire the firm.<\/p>\n<p>Removal proceedings are cases in immigration court where the government seeks to remove a noncitizen from the United States. You can be represented before an immigration judge by a lawyer or other representative you choose, in accordance with 8 CFR part 1292. The government does not pay for that representation, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1003.16\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1003.16<\/a> provides.<\/p>\n<p>Consultations with this firm are paid meetings. The consultation fee is charged in advance, so you&#8217;ll know the cost before the review begins.<\/p>\n<p>The firm&#8217;s practice focuses on removal defense. It also handles adjustment of status, family petitions, naturalization, removal of conditions on green cards, waivers, and BIA appeals.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a notice to appear has your family worried, our team can walk you through your options in a paid consultation whenever you&#x27;re ready to talk. Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19546413445\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/young-woman-in-formal-business-attire-with-a-name-tag-carryi-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Young woman in formal clothes and a name tag carries folders down steps beside a stone building with columns.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What the paid consultation covers<\/h2>\n<p>The paid consultation covers the facts of your case, your notice to appear, and the relief that may fit those facts. It is a working session, not a sales talk.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Your charging document.<\/strong> The lawyer reviews the notice to appear and your case timeline.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Defenses and relief.<\/strong> You&#8217;ll discuss options such as asylum, withholding of removal, and cancellation of removal, based on your facts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Documents and dates.<\/strong> You&#8217;ll get a list of records to gather and deadlines to track, including hearing dates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bond and appeals.<\/strong> The review covers whether a bond issue applies. Immigration judge custody decisions may be appealed to the Board of Immigration Appeals under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1003.19\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1003.19<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you plan to seek asylum, know the burden first. The applicant must prove refugee status, and the applicant&#8217;s credible testimony may be enough without other proof, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1208.13\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1208.13<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The consultation gives you information about your options. It does not promise an outcome. Results depend on the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<h2>What the retainer agreement includes<\/h2>\n<p>A retainer agreement sets which hearings and filings the firm handles, what you pay, and how the work can end. Read it closely before you sign.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scope.<\/strong> The agreement names the hearings, filings, and related applications the firm will handle, such as master calendar hearings and individual hearings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fee terms.<\/strong> Attorney fees and the payment schedule appear in writing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Entry of appearance.<\/strong> A lawyer becomes the practitioner of record by filing Form EOIR-28. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1003.17\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1003.17<\/a>, the lawyer is then required to appear, file documents, and accept service for you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited help.<\/strong> Some lawyers help only with drafting, completing, or filling in blank spaces of a specific motion, brief, form, or other document that a pro se respondent intends to file with the immigration court (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1003.17\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1003.17<\/a>). That lawyer is not the practitioner of record and does not appear for you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ending the representation.<\/strong> A lawyer stays the practitioner of record unless the immigration judge permits withdrawal or substitution, as the same regulation explains.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Communication.<\/strong> The agreement should explain how you and the office will stay in touch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Fees and costs you may owe beyond attorney fees<\/h2>\n<p>Attorney fees are only one cost. Government fees are separate, and you&#8217;ll need a budget for them.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Asylum application fee.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/8\/1802\">8 U.S.C. \u00a7 1802<\/a>, an applicant pays a fee when the asylum application is filed. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/8\/1802\">8 U.S.C. \u00a7 1802<\/a>, during fiscal year 2025 the asylum application fee is the greater of $100 or an amount the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General establishes by rule. Beginning in fiscal year 2026, the amount is adjusted each year for inflation using the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, rounded to the next lowest multiple of $10. The statute says these fees shall not be waived or reduced.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeal fees.<\/strong> A Notice of Appeal must come with the filing fee or a fee waiver request, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1003.38\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1003.38<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other costs.<\/strong> Translation, document certification, and copying can add cost when a case needs them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ask for the written fee terms before you sign. Each cost you may owe should appear there.<\/p>\n<h2>How the process works, from first contact to court filing<\/h2>\n<p>The process moves in five steps, from first contact to your first filing in court. The pace depends on the court&#8217;s docket and the relief you pursue.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First contact.<\/strong> You reach the office through the contact form, by phone, or on WhatsApp to request a paid consultation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gather records.<\/strong> Collect your notice to appear, prior immigration filings, and your hearing schedule before the meeting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paid consultation.<\/strong> The case facts and options are reviewed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sign the agreement.<\/strong> If you choose to hire the firm, you review and sign the retainer agreement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>File and prepare.<\/strong> The lawyer files Form EOIR-28 and prepares for your next master calendar hearing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Missed hearings carry serious risk. An immigration judge shall order removal in absentia when the government shows, by clear, unequivocal, and convincing evidence, that you are removable and that written notice of the time and place of proceedings and written notice of the consequences of failure to appear were provided to you or your counsel of record, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1003.26\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1003.26<\/a>. Notice sent to your most recent address on file is treated as sufficient. A person against whom a final order of removal is entered in absentia, after being given oral notice in a language the person understands of the time and place of the proceedings and of the consequences of failing to attend (other than because of exceptional circumstances), shall not be eligible for relief under section 1229b, 1229c, 1255, 1258, or 1259 of this title for a period of 10 years after the date of the entry of the final order of removal (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/8\/1229a\">8 U.S.C. \u00a7 1229a<\/a>). Section 1255 covers adjustment of status. The bar applies when the person was given oral notice, in their native language or another language they understand, of the time and place of the proceedings and of the consequences of not attending, and failed to attend for reasons other than exceptional circumstances. Keep your address current and keep every notice.<\/p>\n<h2>Why work with AG Immigration Law P.A.<\/h2>\n<p>The firm focuses on removal defense and related immigration matters. Each case turns on its own facts, and the firm does not promise or predict a result.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Responsible lawyer.<\/strong> Adriana Gomez is the responsible lawyer for this page. The firm&#8217;s lawyers handle removal matters and the related practice areas listed above.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support staff.<\/strong> Assistants and office staff help with scheduling, document collection, and client communication.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clear written terms.<\/strong> Scope, fees, and government costs are set out in writing so you can compare them with your budget.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Public court rulings.<\/strong> Published opinions from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ca11.uscourts.gov\/published-opinions\">U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit<\/a> are available to read, so you can see the federal appellate rulings that apply in Florida.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19546413445\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Common questions about paid consultations and retainers<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I pay before the consultation?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consultations are paid meetings, and the fee is charged in advance. Ask for the fee terms before you schedule.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does a retainer promise a result?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The agreement sets scope and fees. It does not promise an outcome.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who signs if a family member is worried?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The person in removal proceedings is the client, so that person signs the agreement.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I already have a court date?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring the hearing notice to the consultation. The review can then cover your next steps.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a lawyer leave my case?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lawyer stays on the case until the immigration judge allows withdrawal or substitution.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How soon must I appeal?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some asylum cases, where the immigration judge did not deny the application under section 208(a)(2)(A), (B), or (C) of the Act, the notice of appeal is due within 30 calendar days of the immigration judge&#8217;s decision; in other cases it is due within 10 calendar days of the immigration judge&#8217;s decision. Weekends and holidays move the deadline to the next business day.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/exterior-of-a-us-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-buildin-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building with a flag and signage.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Next step: contact the office about your removal case<\/h2>\n<p>If a notice to appear has you or your family worried, you don&#8217;t have to work through immigration court alone. Your next hearing and your options can feel urgent, and a paid consultation is a clear way to get your facts reviewed. You can contact the office by form, phone, or WhatsApp to book your paid consultation.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>General immigration information only; does not create an attorney-client relationship or legal representation before USCIS\/DHS. Practice exclusively limited to federal immigration law. Licensed in Florida. AG Immigration Law P.A. | Office: Weston, FL<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What Your Retainer Agreement Should Cover<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defined scope of representation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agreement should state which stages of your case are included, such as preparing for hearings and presenting your asylum application in immigration court.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--info\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fees and costs in writing<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask for every amount you may owe, including filing and other case-related costs, before you commit to representation.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear communication terms<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Know how and when your attorney team will update you, and how you can reach our office with questions during your case.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family and authorized contacts<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Decide in advance who may receive case information and who may speak with the office on your behalf.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Read Before You Pay<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not make a payment until you have reviewed the full retainer agreement and your questions have been answered. If any term is unclear, ask us to explain it in writing before you sign.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19546413445\">Ask Us a Question<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Ways to Start Your Case<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fill out the contact form<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Share a brief summary of your immigration history and upcoming court dates so our team can respond about next steps.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call the office<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speak with our staff about scheduling a paid consultation and receiving the retainer terms.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Message us on WhatsApp<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Send a message to our office with your questions about the retainer agreement and our process.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book a paid consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meet with Adriana Gomez to discuss your asylum matter in immigration court. Consultation fees are charged in advance.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Have Questions About Your Retainer? 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