🔒
Criminal Defense Lawyer Services Near You
Felonies, misdemeanors, drug charges, assault, theft defense
$150 avgView full cost guide →
Cost Breakdown
Criminal defense attorneys cost$150 – $391
On average, the fixed cost to hire a defense attorney$2,000 – $3,000
However, some lawyers charge as much as$7,500 – $10,000
National average cost$2,000 – $3,000
Low-end cost range$600 – $1,000
High-end cost range$7,500 – $10,000
What to Look For
Verify active bar membership in your state
Ask about their experience with cases like yours
Understand the fee structure — hourly, flat-rate, or contingency
Check disciplinary records with the state bar association
Request a free initial consultation
Ask about communication frequency and responsiveness
Related Legal Services
⚖️👨👩👧📜💸🌍🏢🏘️💼🚗🏛️💡🦺
Personal Injury Lawyer
No upfront cost — 33% of settlement
Divorce / Family Lawyer
$1,500 – $7,500
Estate Planning Lawyer
$890 avg
Bankruptcy Lawyer
$1,000 avg
Immigration Lawyer
$1,150 avg
Business Lawyer
$1,000 – $5,000
Real Estate Lawyer
$800 – $2,500
Employment Lawyer
$1,500 – $7,000
DUI / DWI Lawyer
$1,000 – $5,000
Tax Lawyer
$2,000 – $7,000
Intellectual Property Lawyer
$1,172 avg
Workers' Comp Lawyer
No upfront cost — 15-25% of award
Find Criminal Defense Lawyer Pros by State
AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming