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Criminal Defense Attorney cost in Boulder, CO

A typical Criminal Defense Attorney figure in Boulder is about $6,100 per case, about 22% above the national figure of $5,000.

Typical cost

Typical in Boulder

$6,100

per case

Fair price range: $1,830 to $24,400

On the low end
$1,830
On the high end
$24,400

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Boulder. 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
Boulder, CO$6,100
$1,830 to $24,400
National typical$5,000
$1,500 to $20,000
Denver, CO$5,600
$1,680 to $22,400
Arvada, CO$5,300
$1,590 to $21,200
Lakewood, CO$5,300
$1,590 to $21,200
Alpharetta, GA$6,100
$1,830 to $24,400
Glendale, CA$6,100
$1,830 to $24,400

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Questions people ask

Criminal Defense Attorney in Boulder: what does it cost?

In Boulder, CO, Criminal Defense Attorney typically costs about $6,100 per case, with most prices between $1,830 and $24,400.

Why is Boulder higher than the national price?

Prices in Boulder run about 22% 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.