Mary-Marga Bierbaum, ADR Attorney in Santa Cruz, California

Mary-Marga concentrates on adr, criminal defense, dui/dwi, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Mary-Marga handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• ADR

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• Criminal Defense

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• DUI/DWI

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• Personal Injury

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Mary-Marga's primary office is at Santa Cruz, CA, 95063-3744. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

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

• How much does it cost to hire Mary-Marga for a adr case?

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

• Does Mary-Marga offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do adr cases in California typically take?

  Simple adr 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. Mary-Marga gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Mary-Marga take my case if I'm outside Santa Cruz?

  Mary-Marga 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 — Mary-Marga 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 Mary-Marga?

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

• Is Mary-Marga accepting new adr clients right now?

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