Janie Hickok Siess, Appellate Attorney in Lodi, California

Janie concentrates on appellate, civil rights, employment, and government. Each area below outlines the kind of case Janie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Government

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Janie's primary office is at 703 Dorchester Way, Lodi, CA, 95240-6630. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Janie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Janie discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Janie for a appellate case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Janie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Janie offer a free consultation?

  Janie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Janie's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Janie's current terms during booking.

• How long do appellate cases in California typically take?

  Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Janie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Janie take my case if I'm outside Lodi?

  Janie is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Janie will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Janie?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Janie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Janie accepting new appellate clients right now?

  Janie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.