Legal & Financial, Utah

Criminal Defense Attorney cost in Salt Lake City, UT

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

Typical cost

Typical in Salt Lake City

$5,200

per case

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

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Salt Lake City. 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
Salt Lake City, UT$5,200
$1,560 to $20,800
National typical$5,000
$1,500 to $20,000
Provo, UT$4,800
$1,440 to $19,200
West Valley City, UT$4,700
$1,410 to $18,800
Ogden, UT$4,600
$1,380 to $18,400
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 Salt Lake City: what does it cost?

In Salt Lake City, UT, Criminal Defense Attorney typically costs about $5,200 per case, with most prices between $1,560 and $20,800.

Why is Salt Lake City higher than the national price?

Prices in Salt Lake City 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.