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title: "How much does a private criminal defense lawyer cost?"
description: "It depends on what you are charged with. A simple misdemeanor may cost $1500 to $3000. A serious felony can cost a lot more. Most lawyers charge a flat fee for the case so you know what you are..."
url: https://www.chadbanklaw.com/faq-items/how-much-does-a-private-criminal-defense-lawyer-cost/
date: 2026-04-20
modified: 2026-06-04
author: "The Law Office of Chad F Bank"
type: avada_faq
lang: en
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# How much does a private criminal defense lawyer cost?

It depends on what you are charged with. A simple misdemeanor may cost $1500 to $3000. A serious felony can cost a lot more. Most lawyers charge a flat fee for the case so you know what you are paying up front. Some charge by the hour. A good private lawyer will tell you the price before you sign anything. Many like Chad will work with you on a payment plan. Call and ask. Most lawyers give you a free consultation where you can find out what your case will cost.