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Criminal Defense Attorney cost in Durham, NC

A typical Criminal Defense Attorney figure in Durham is about $5,000 per case, close to the national figure of $5,000.

Typical cost

Typical in Durham

$5,000

per case

Fair price range: $1,500 to $20,000

On the low end
$1,500
On the high end
$20,000

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Durham. 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
Durham, NC$5,000
$1,500 to $20,000
National typical$5,000
$1,500 to $20,000
Asheville, NC$5,100
$1,530 to $20,400
Wilmington, NC$4,900
$1,470 to $19,600
Raleigh, NC$5,200
$1,560 to $20,800
Boise, ID$5,000
$1,500 to $20,000
Colorado Springs, CO$5,000
$1,500 to $20,000

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Questions people ask

Criminal Defense Attorney in Durham: what does it cost?

In Durham, NC, Criminal Defense Attorney typically costs about $5,000 per case, with most prices between $1,500 and $20,000.

Why is Durham higher than the national price?

Prices in Durham sit close to 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.