Legal & Financial, Oregon

Criminal Defense Attorney cost in Portland, OR

A typical Criminal Defense Attorney figure in Portland is about $5,700 per case, about 14% above the national figure of $5,000.

Typical cost

Typical in Portland

$5,700

per case

On the low end
$1,710
On the high end
$22,800

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Portland. 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
Portland, OR$5,700
$1,710 to $22,800
National typical$5,000
$1,500 to $20,000
Bend, OR$5,500
$1,650 to $22,000
Eugene, OR$5,000
$1,500 to $20,000
Salem, OR$4,800
$1,440 to $19,200
Escondido, CA$5,700
$1,710 to $22,800
Naperville, IL$5,700
$1,710 to $22,800

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Questions people ask

Criminal Defense Attorney in Portland: what does it cost?

In Portland, OR, Criminal Defense Attorney typically costs about $5,700 per case, with most prices between $1,710 and $22,800.

Why is Portland higher than the national price?

Prices in Portland run about 14% 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.