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MODERATE MEANS
JOINING THE MODERATE MEANS PROGRAM IS EASIER THAN EVER!

• You decide how many cases you want to accept per year.
• APPLICATION
• It's free to join!

Today, many of Contra Costa County's hardworking residents, living off moderate incomes, are facing a legal dilemma. When a family law issue arises, they are caught between ineligibility for legal aid/pro bono support and the inability to pay regular rates for private practicing attorneys.

There has been an explosion in the number of applications for reduced-fee attorneys since we modified the Moderate Means guidelines.  With a panel of only 14 attorneys, the CCCBA has been struggling to meet the demands of the increased clientele.

As a family law attorney, you can make quality legal support a reality for many people in the area by joining the Contra Costa County Bar Association's Moderate Means Program.

There are now two levels of client eligibility and Moderate Means Panel attorneys can choose which level they wish referred to their office and/or limit the number of cases referred per year for each level. 

For Level One clients you agree to charge no more than $40.00 - $80.00 per hour, and not to request more than a $500.00 - $650.00 retainer fee.

For Level Two clients you agree to charge no more than $80.00 — $1250.00 per hour, and not to request more than a $650.00 — $800.00 retainer fee.

The initial 30-minute consultation is at no further cost to the client.  

To link to the information we provide the clients click here.

For more information, please call the Moderate Means Coordinator at (925) 370-2544.