Pay Later for Criminal Defense
A New Payment Option for Criminal Defense Clients at Ernst Law LLC
Pay Later with Affirm: Hire a Lawyer Today, Pay Over Time
Facing criminal charges is stressful enough — worrying about how to pay for an attorney shouldn’t make it worse. That’s why Ernst Law LLC now offers a Pay Later option through Affirm, available directly through our secure payment link.
This lets you:
Hire Ernst Law immediately
Start your defense today
Pay in smaller installments over time
Choose flexible monthly plans
You get the legal help you need now — without delaying your defense.
How the Pay Later Process Works
We’ve made this as simple and fast as possible.
1. Click the Payment Link
Use our secure payment link on the website or sent via text/email.
2. Select “Affirm – Pay Later”
Affirm will appear as a payment option, allowing you to split payments into small, manageable installments.
3. Complete the Approval Process
Affirm instantly evaluates eligibility — most decisions are made in seconds.
4. Start Your Case Immediately
Once payment is processed through Affirm, Sarah begins working on your case right away.
There’s no delay between financing approval and legal representation.
Why Clients Choose Affirm Pay Later
Pay Later is becoming one of the most popular options in modern legal billing. Here’s why:
✔ Hire your attorney immediately
Perfect for urgent situations like:
Arrests
Probation violations
Upcoming court dates
Warrants
Domestic charges
✔ Spread payments over time
You know exactly what your monthly cost will be.
✔ No surprises
Affirm shows clear terms, transparent pricing, and no hidden fees.
✔ Credit check won’t affect your credit score
Affirm does not require a hard credit check for most Pay-Later options.
✔ Works from your phone in seconds
Completely online. No paperwork. No in-office approval.
Who Qualifies for Affirm Pay Later?
Affirm uses a soft credit check and an instant decision process.
You may qualify if:
You have a checking account
You have a debit card
You have a mobile phone and credit history
Cases Where Pay Later Is Commonly Used
Affirm financing works well for most criminal defense matters, including:
DWLR / Driving While Revoked
Assault charges
Domestic violence
Probation violations
Drug possession cases
Stealing & property crimes
If you’re unsure whether Pay Later applies to your case, you can ask during your consultation — we’ll walk you through every option.
Does Using Affirm Delay My Case?
No. Not at all.
You get full legal representation the moment your Affirm transaction completes.
There is zero delay in starting your defense.
This is exactly why Pay Later is so powerful — urgent legal help becomes accessible.
FAQ
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Most approvals use a soft check, meaning it does not affect your credit score.
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Yes — Affirm is one of the largest Pay-Later financial platforms in the U.S.
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Yes. Almost all case types qualify.
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Contact the team at Ernst Law to see about next steps.
Start Your Defense Today — Pay Later
Hiring a lawyer should not depend on having the full fee upfront. With Affirm Pay Later, you can secure representation immediately and pay in smaller installments over time.
Ernst Law LLC
Jefferson City, Cole County, and Mid Missouri Criminal Defense
(573) 415-2441
Free consultations
See the Pay Later option on our secure payment link
Important Information About Pay Later Options
Financing is provided by Affirm, a third-party lender, and is subject to approval.
Affirm’s interest rates, terms, and conditions apply and may increase the total cost of services depending on the payment plan you choose.
Confidential financial information is submitted directly to Affirm, not to Ernst Law LLC.
Using financing does not influence the scope, quality, or outcome of your legal representation and does not create any conflict with the firm’s professional judgment.
All attorney-client obligations remain governed by the written fee agreement.