No, there is no obligation to hire The Criminal Defense Firm simply because you had an initial consultation. In fact, it is fairly common for those who have been charged with a crime to talk to several firms before making a hiring decision. However, we will likely send you a proposal that you can choose to either sign or ignore. If you sign and return the form, you are generally bound by our terms until the relationship is terminated. It is worth noting that the consultation itself is free, and anything that you say is generally covered by attorney-client privilege.