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Criminal Defense Attorney cost in Los Angeles, CA

A typical Criminal Defense Attorney figure in Los Angeles is about $6,250 per case, about 25% above the national figure of $5,000.

Typical cost

Typical in Los Angeles

$6,250

per case

Fair price range: $1,875 to $25,000

On the low end
$1,875
On the high end
$25,000

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Los Angeles. 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
Los Angeles, CA$6,250
$1,875 to $25,000
National typical$5,000
$1,500 to $20,000
Huntington Beach, CA$6,200
$1,860 to $24,800
Pasadena, CA$6,200
$1,860 to $24,800
Thousand Oaks, CA$6,300
$1,890 to $25,200
Seattle, WA$6,250
$1,875 to $25,000
Alexandria, VA$6,200
$1,860 to $24,800

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Questions people ask

Criminal Defense Attorney in Los Angeles: what does it cost?

In Los Angeles, CA, Criminal Defense Attorney typically costs about $6,250 per case, with most prices between $1,875 and $25,000.

Why is Los Angeles higher than the national price?

Prices in Los Angeles run about 25% 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.