Therese Maria Terlaje, Consumer Attorney in the United States

Therese concentrates on consumer, family law, general, and probate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Therese handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Consumer

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• Family Law

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• General

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• Probate

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Therese's primary office is at 194 Hernan Cortes Ave., Hagåtña, GU, 96910. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

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

• How much does it cost to hire Therese for a consumer case?

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

• Does Therese offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do consumer cases in this state typically take?

  Simple consumer 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. Therese gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Therese take my case if I'm outside the area?

  Therese evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Therese's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.

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

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

• Is Therese accepting new consumer clients right now?

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