[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.adrasandaltiglaw.com\/criminal-defense-consultation-in-jail\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.adrasandaltiglaw.com\/criminal-defense-consultation-in-jail\/","headline":"Will Criminal Attorneys Come to Jail for an Initial Consultation?","name":"Will Criminal Attorneys Come to Jail for an Initial Consultation?","description":"If you\u2019ve suddenly found yourself in jail, it can be a frightening and overwhelming experience \u2013 particularly if it\u2019s the first time you\u2019ve been arrested. You undoubtedly have questions, and you want to have a lawyer answer them. But if … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a>","datePublished":"2020-08-17","dateModified":"2025-10-29","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.adrasandaltiglaw.com\/author\/paul\/#Person","name":"Paul Adras","url":"https:\/\/www.adrasandaltiglaw.com\/author\/paul\/","identifier":43,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/257538b886c3bb7dcb4d922af9afb2a40e893496a392e295c25b49f281f42faa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/257538b886c3bb7dcb4d922af9afb2a40e893496a392e295c25b49f281f42faa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Adras & Altig, Attorneys at Law","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.adrasandaltiglaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/adras-daltig-law-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.adrasandaltiglaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/adras-daltig-law-logo.png","width":437,"height":92}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.adrasandaltiglaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/woman-in-Las-Vegas-County-jail-scaled.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/www.adrasandaltiglaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/woman-in-Las-Vegas-County-jail-scaled.jpeg","height":1709,"width":2560},"url":"https:\/\/www.adrasandaltiglaw.com\/criminal-defense-consultation-in-jail\/","about":["Criminal Defense"],"wordCount":484,"articleBody":"If you\u2019ve suddenly found yourself in jail, it can be a frightening and overwhelming experience \u2013 particularly if it\u2019s the first time you\u2019ve been arrested. You undoubtedly have questions, and you want to have a lawyer answer them.But if you\u2019re in jail, can an attorney come to meet you if you aren\u2019t already their client? The law firm of Adras & Altig is here to answer any legal questions you may have related to criminal defense.How and When to Get in Contact with a Criminal Defense LawyerLet\u2019s answer the most important question: Yes, a criminal defense lawyer can visit you in jail for an initial consultation. Whether they will visit depends on the criminal defense attorney in question. Some attorneys will visit a prospective client in jail. Some charge a fee for their time, while others will make the trip for free.Because someone can find themselves arrested at any time of day or night, some criminal defense firms are staffed 24\/7 \u2014 including Adras & Altig. Our firm accepts collect calls from jail. Once you\u2019ve contacted the firm, you can arrange for an attorney to visit you wherever you\u2019re being held.After the initial visit, you can arrange for calls or other in-person visits with your lawyer to stay updated on your case. You can also use the mail to communicate with your attorney, as legal correspondence is protected from search by jail officials, police, etc. Calls from jail, however, can be monitored and usually are. Keep phone conversations brief and keep sensitive topics to in-person meetings with your lawyer.While it\u2019s important to keep informed of your case as it\u2019s progressing, keep in mind that your defense attorney will be doing research, attending court hearings, and doing other necessary work as part of preparing your defense. This means that in-person visits or calls may be relatively infrequent at times, though you should always contact your lawyer immediately if you have an urgent need.Nevada Jail Visitation During COVID-19 PandemicThere are some unique complications, at the moment, when it comes to jail visits because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As of March 7, 2020, the Nevada Department of Corrections has temporarily suspended all jail visits as a precautionary measure. This prohibition includes any visits between lawyers and their clients.However, inmates are being allowed two free calls per week to stay in touch with family and friends, as well as talk to their legal representatives. Should the public health situation improve, it is possible that in-person jail visits could be restored.The law firm of Adras & Altig continues to be available for all your criminal defense legal needs. You can reach our office 24\/7, and we\u2019re continuing to serve our clients remotely to accommodate social distancing guidelines.Schedule your initial consultation by calling us or filling out the form on our contact page."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Will Criminal Attorneys Come to Jail for an Initial Consultation?","item":"https:\/\/www.adrasandaltiglaw.com\/criminal-defense-consultation-in-jail\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]