Our standard hourly fee is agreed upon on an case by case basis, but is normally DKK 2,200 + 25 % Danish VAT, in total DKK 2,750.

The fee is calculated on the basis of the time spent, the specialist expertise used and the complexity of the case. This hourly rate applies to assistance to private individuals in family reunification, asylum, criminal and family law cases.

In many cases it is possible to get a lawyer appointed by the state, and our fee would then be determined by the courts in accorddance with the current rates set by the courts (read more about having a lawyer appointed  here). The hourly rate if appointed is currently DKK 1.880 (DKK 2.350 including VAT). If we are appointed counsel all costs will be covered by the state. This does however not apply to criminal cases if convicted.

In most cases where an attorney has been appointed for you, you will not be charged legal fees. However, this does not apply to criminal cases if you are found guilty.

Please note that we do not offer assistance for a fixed fee. The reason is that the time spent on cases varies greatly. We therefore consider it most reasonable that you, as our client, should pay only for the time we actually spend on your case.

Vores timesalær for bistand til erhvervsklienter og til private inden for andre områder, for andre udlændingeretlige spørgsmål end familiesammenføring, og for opholdstilladelser med henblik på beskæftigelse aftales individuelt.

The fee depends on how much time is spent on the case. This can vary greatly depending on the nature of the case and the specific circumstances.

Here's what our experience generally is in immigration cases:

• Application for family reunification with your spouse: 6-8 hours
• Application for permanent residence permit: 6-10 hours
• Application for residence and work permit: 4-6 hours
• Appeals against refusals in the above-mentioned cases: 4-10 hours
• Extension of residence permit: 4-6 hours
• Complaint against withdrawal of residence permit: 6-10 hours

We often assist in applying for legal aid cover from insurance companies or for free legal aid from the Department of Civil Affairs and the Legal Aid Board. If coverage is obtained for the case, you generally do not have to worry about the costs of the proceedings. Most people in Denmark have legal expenses insurance through their family insurance. If you have family insurance, we can apply for legal aid cover for your case. This means that your insurance company will pay for most of the costs.

If you do not have family insurance, we can help you apply for legal aid from the Department of Civil Affairs. You can obtain legal aid if your annual income is less than DKK 336,000 (in 2018) or if your case is a matter of principle.

Please note that these options only apply if your case is to be brought before the courts. You can therefore not get legal aid or a free trial in an appeal before the Immigration Appeals Board.

In some cases, you have the right to a public lawyer. In these cases, the starting point is that the state covers all the costs of the case. This is the case in most criminal cases. If you are then acquitted, the state pays all the costs. However, if you are found guilty, you will be ordered to pay the costs.

In all asylum cases, you are entitled to have a lawyer appointed to you for the handling of the case before the Refugee Appeals Board. The state will cover all costs no matter whether you are granted asylum or not.

In certain cases related to immigration law, it is also possible to have a lawyer appointed.

It is also possible to have a lawyer appointed to review certain family law cases before the courts, such as divorce and custody cases, if your annual income is below the minimum threshold of DKK 336,000 (in 2018) as well as cases regarding administrative coercive measures.