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Criminal Defense Attorney cost in Honolulu, HI

A typical Criminal Defense Attorney figure in Honolulu is about $7,100 per case, about 42% above the national figure of $5,000.

Typical cost

Typical in Honolulu

$7,100

per case

Fair price range: $2,130 to $28,400

On the low end
$2,130
On the high end
$28,400

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Honolulu. 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
Honolulu, HI$7,100
$2,130 to $28,400
National typical$5,000
$1,500 to $20,000
New York, NY$7,000
$2,100 to $28,000
San Francisco, CA$7,000
$2,100 to $28,000
San Jose, CA$6,900
$2,070 to $27,600
Sunnyvale, CA$6,800
$2,040 to $27,200
Cambridge, MA$6,700
$2,010 to $26,800

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Questions people ask

Criminal Defense Attorney in Honolulu: what does it cost?

In Honolulu, HI, Criminal Defense Attorney typically costs about $7,100 per case, with most prices between $2,130 and $28,400.

Why is Honolulu higher than the national price?

Prices in Honolulu run about 42% 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.