Katarzyna Kozik, Appellate Attorney in Berkeley, California

Katarzyna concentrates on appellate, criminal defense, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katarzyna handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Criminal Defense

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• General

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Katarzyna's primary office is at Berkeley, CA, 94707. 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 Katarzyna usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Katarzyna 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 Katarzyna for a appellate case?

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

• Does Katarzyna offer a free consultation?

  Katarzyna charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katarzyna's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Katarzyna'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. Katarzyna gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Katarzyna take my case if I'm outside Berkeley?

  Katarzyna 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 — Katarzyna 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 Katarzyna?

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

• Is Katarzyna accepting new appellate clients right now?

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