Legal & Financial, Massachusetts

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

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.

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.