Legal & Financial, Pennsylvania

Criminal Defense Attorney cost in Pittsburgh, PA

A typical Criminal Defense Attorney figure in Pittsburgh is about $4,750 per case, about 5% below the national figure of $5,000.

Typical cost

Typical in Pittsburgh

$4,750

per case

On the low end
$1,425
On the high end
$19,000

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Pittsburgh. 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
Pittsburgh, PA$4,750
$1,425 to $19,000
National typical$5,000
$1,500 to $20,000
Allentown, PA$4,700
$1,410 to $18,800
Erie, PA$4,300
$1,290 to $17,200
Scranton, PA$4,200
$1,260 to $16,800
Norfolk, VA$4,750
$1,425 to $19,000
Arlington, TX$4,700
$1,410 to $18,800

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Questions people ask

Criminal Defense Attorney in Pittsburgh: what does it cost?

In Pittsburgh, PA, Criminal Defense Attorney typically costs about $4,750 per case, with most prices between $1,425 and $19,000.

Why is Pittsburgh lower than the national price?

Prices in Pittsburgh run about 5% below 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.