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Criminal Defense Attorney cost in Seattle, WA

A typical Criminal Defense Attorney figure in Seattle is about $6,250 per case, about 25% above the national figure of $5,000.

Typical cost

Typical in Seattle

$6,250

per case

Fair price range: $1,875 to $25,000

On the low end
$1,875
On the high end
$25,000

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Seattle. 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
Seattle, WA$6,250
$1,875 to $25,000
National typical$5,000
$1,500 to $20,000
Bellevue, WA$6,600
$1,980 to $26,400
Kent, WA$5,500
$1,650 to $22,000
Everett, WA$5,400
$1,620 to $21,600
Los Angeles, CA$6,250
$1,875 to $25,000
Alexandria, VA$6,200
$1,860 to $24,800

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Questions people ask

Criminal Defense Attorney in Seattle: what does it cost?

In Seattle, WA, Criminal Defense Attorney typically costs about $6,250 per case, with most prices between $1,875 and $25,000.

Why is Seattle higher than the national price?

Prices in Seattle run about 25% 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.