Southside · Est. 1990

Not every problem needs a courtroom fight broadcast to the whole city.

Some need a quiet word, a closed door, and a firm that already knows how the game is played. Zen'nō-sha & Partners has spent years representing Southside's names that can't afford to be visible — and we intend to keep it that way.

A Japanese attorney working late at a dim, rain-lit Southside law office
The Firm

A quiet word, a closed door, and a firm that knows how the game is played.

Not a Volume Practice

We take the cases that matter, we take them seriously, and we take care of the people who retain us.

Both Sides of the Aisle

Former prosecutors, former fixers — people who know exactly what the state is going to try before they try it.

Selective, By Design

Representation is by referral or by retainer. Once we work with you, we work for you, fully, without a word of it leaving this office.

Fee Schedule

Published rates for retained services.

Results subject to case circumstances. Rates below are subject to change without notice and do not constitute a contract for representation.

Plea Resolution

Charges Dropped from Misdemeanor$10,000
Reduced from Felony$20,000
Reduced from Felony — Fully Dropped$40,000

Paid in cash directly to the attorney handling your matter.

Criminal Court

Retention Fee (win or lose, incl. arraignment)$50,000
Misdemeanor Defense, per count$20,000
Felony Defense, per count$100,000
State Charges, per count$100,000
Life Sentence Defense (50+ yrs exposure)$100,000 up front
Bond Posting Fee$20,000 + amount posted

Defense fees half refundable if sentence isn't reduced. Non-refundable on self-sabotage.

Civil Court

Retention Fee$50,000
Plaintiff FeeGreater of $50,000 or 25% of judgment
Defendant FeeGreater of $50,000 or 10% of penalties sought
Major Case — District$90,000
Major Case — Supreme25% of judgment
Retainers

$250,000 minimum. No expiration. 20% off all defense fees.

Unused balance carries forward. Retainer clients are placed at the front of the docket and receive standing counsel for anything that comes through the door.

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Retain Counsel

Reach out through the firm's private line. Do not discuss case details over open channels.

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