Embezzlement defense fees in Rhode Island vary by the complexity of the case, the amount alleged, and whether the case requires forensic accounting expert witnesses. Misdemeanor embezzlement cases (under $1,500) typically run in the low-to-mid four figures as flat fee. Felony embezzlement cases (over $1,500) run higher and may shift to hourly billing or phase-based fees. Cases involving six-figure-plus amounts, multi-year schemes, or federal charges run significantly higher because of the discovery volume and expert witness requirements. Most experienced criminal defense lawyers including Chad F Bank offer free initial consultations and flexible payment arrangements. The legal fee is almost always less than the long-term career and financial impact of an unrepresented conviction.
