Legal & Financial, California

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

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.

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.