Legal & Financial, Wisconsin

Criminal Defense Attorney cost in Madison, WI

A typical Criminal Defense Attorney figure in Madison is about $5,100 per case, close to the national figure of $5,000.

Typical cost

Typical in Madison

$5,100

per case

On the low end
$1,530
On the high end
$20,400

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Madison. 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
Madison, WI$5,100
$1,530 to $20,400
National typical$5,000
$1,500 to $20,000
Milwaukee, WI$4,700
$1,410 to $18,800
Green Bay, WI$4,300
$1,290 to $17,200
Asheville, NC$5,100
$1,530 to $20,400
Aurora, IL$5,100
$1,530 to $20,400
Orlando, FL$5,100
$1,530 to $20,400

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Questions people ask

Criminal Defense Attorney in Madison: what does it cost?

In Madison, WI, Criminal Defense Attorney typically costs about $5,100 per case, with most prices between $1,530 and $20,400.

Why is Madison higher than the national price?

Prices in Madison 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.