As stated herein, legal representation costs in criminal matters shall be determined via multiple variables and considerations.
Defense counsel in Oklahoma typically bills at $235/hour, though rates fluctuate substantially. You’re looking at $1,500-5,000 for essential misdemeanor representation, like DUIs or petty theft. The real money hits when dealing with felonies – those run anywhere from three grand to $20K+, especially if you end up in front of a jury.
Payment structures:
- Fixed sum arrangements
- Hourly billing increments
- Hybrid fee scenarios
You’ll want to know exactly how much they charge you during that first meeting. Some lawyers will charge you fees later if you don’t receive everything in writing.
Material consideration: While financial constraints merit serious deliberation, the selection of counsel should not be predicated solely on monetary factors. Skills and previous success rates may prove determinative of the final case disposition.
Key advisory: The fee structures and total costs described herein represent typical market ranges and should not be construed as binding quotations. Individual circumstances may result in significant deviations from stated figures.
