Kira Repetto, Civil Rights Attorney in New York

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

• Civil Rights

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Kira's primary office is at 225 Broadway Suite 512, New York, NY, 10007. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

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

• How much does it cost to hire Kira for a civil rights case?

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

• Does Kira offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do civil rights cases in New York typically take?

  Simple civil rights 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. Kira gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Kira take my case if I'm outside New York?

  Kira is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kira 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 Kira?

  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. Kira will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Kira accepting new civil rights clients right now?

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