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Criminal Defense Attorney cost in Charleston, SC

A typical Criminal Defense Attorney figure in Charleston is about $5,300 per case, about 6% above the national figure of $5,000.

Typical cost

Typical in Charleston

$5,300

per case

Fair price range: $1,590 to $21,200

On the low end
$1,590
On the high end
$21,200

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Charleston. 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
Charleston, SC$5,300
$1,590 to $21,200
National typical$5,000
$1,500 to $20,000
Greenville, SC$4,700
$1,410 to $18,800
Columbia, SC$4,500
$1,350 to $18,000
Arvada, CO$5,300
$1,590 to $21,200
Baltimore, MD$5,300
$1,590 to $21,200
Fontana, CA$5,300
$1,590 to $21,200

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Questions people ask

Criminal Defense Attorney in Charleston: what does it cost?

In Charleston, SC, Criminal Defense Attorney typically costs about $5,300 per case, with most prices between $1,590 and $21,200.

Why is Charleston higher than the national price?

Prices in Charleston run about 6% 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.