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Criminal Defense Attorney cost in Boston, MA

A typical Criminal Defense Attorney figure in Boston is about $6,600 per case, about 32% above the national figure of $5,000.

Typical cost

Typical in Boston

$6,600

per case

Fair price range: $1,980 to $26,400

On the low end
$1,980
On the high end
$26,400

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Boston. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Charge severity
  2. Trial vs plea
  3. Public vs private
  4. Experience
  5. Investigation

Ways to pay less

  1. Ask about payment plans
  2. Get a written scope
  3. Consider a public defender when appropriate
  4. Do not discuss the case publicly
  5. Request an early case assessment

Criminal Defense Attorney in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Boston, MA$6,600
$1,980 to $26,400
National typical$5,000
$1,500 to $20,000
Cambridge, MA$6,700
$2,010 to $26,800
Worcester, MA$5,400
$1,620 to $21,600
Springfield, MA$4,800
$1,440 to $19,200
Bellevue, WA$6,600
$1,980 to $26,400
Berkeley, CA$6,600
$1,980 to $26,400

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Questions people ask

Criminal Defense Attorney in Boston: what does it cost?

In Boston, MA, Criminal Defense Attorney typically costs about $6,600 per case, with most prices between $1,980 and $26,400.

Why is Boston higher than the national price?

Prices in Boston run about 32% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.