Tanja Franziska Springsteen, Criminal Defense Attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina

Tanja concentrates on criminal defense, family law, immigration, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Tanja handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Criminal Defense

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Tanja's primary office is at 185 Wind Chime Court, Raleigh, NC, 27615. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

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

• How much does it cost to hire Tanja for a criminal defense case?

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

• Does Tanja offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do criminal defense cases in North Carolina typically take?

  Simple criminal defense 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. Tanja gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Tanja take my case if I'm outside Raleigh?

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

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

• Is Tanja accepting new criminal defense clients right now?

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