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Criminal Defense Attorney cost in Raleigh, NC

A typical Criminal Defense Attorney figure in Raleigh is about $5,200 per case, about 4% above the national figure of $5,000.

Typical cost

Typical in Raleigh

$5,200

per case

Fair price range: $1,560 to $20,800

On the low end
$1,560
On the high end
$20,800

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Raleigh. 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
Raleigh, NC$5,200
$1,560 to $20,800
National typical$5,000
$1,500 to $20,000
Charlotte, NC$5,250
$1,575 to $21,000
Asheville, NC$5,100
$1,530 to $20,400
Durham, NC$5,000
$1,500 to $20,000
Atlanta, GA$5,200
$1,560 to $20,800
Aurora, CO$5,200
$1,560 to $20,800

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Questions people ask

Criminal Defense Attorney in Raleigh: what does it cost?

In Raleigh, NC, Criminal Defense Attorney typically costs about $5,200 per case, with most prices between $1,560 and $20,800.

Why is Raleigh higher than the national price?

Prices in Raleigh run about 4% 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.