Legal & Financial, Missouri

Criminal Defense Attorney cost in St. Louis, MO

A typical Criminal Defense Attorney figure in St. Louis is about $4,500 per case, about 10% below the national figure of $5,000.

Typical cost

Typical in St. Louis

$4,500

per case

On the low end
$1,350
On the high end
$18,000

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in St. Louis. 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
St. Louis, MO$4,500
$1,350 to $18,000
National typical$5,000
$1,500 to $20,000
Kansas City, MO$4,600
$1,380 to $18,400
Springfield, MO$4,200
$1,260 to $16,800
Albuquerque, NM$4,500
$1,350 to $18,000
Columbia, SC$4,500
$1,350 to $18,000
Des Moines, IA$4,500
$1,350 to $18,000

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Questions people ask

Criminal Defense Attorney in St. Louis: what does it cost?

In St. Louis, MO, Criminal Defense Attorney typically costs about $4,500 per case, with most prices between $1,350 and $18,000.

Why is St. Louis lower than the national price?

Prices in St. Louis run about 10% 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.