CHEAPEST KANSAS CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER

Looking for a criminal defense attorney in Kansas but worried about the cost? Here is the order of cheapest to most expensive criminal defense attorneys:

1. The public defender ($0 - little-to-nothing). If you are indigent you still have the constitutional right to an attorney to fight your Kansas criminal case. It is a very real reality of many that without this service they would not have a lawyer at all;
2. New lawyers ($150+ per hour). Those who have recently graduated from law school and just passed the bar can open their own criminal defense practice. Yes. Straight out of law school. That doesn't necessarily mean they have no legal experience, it just means they are new to being an actual attorney and charge accordingly;
3. Flat fee lawyers ($3500 - $7500+). This takes the guess work out your costs and allows you to fully communicate with your attorney without fear of hourly billing. Typically, the years of experience can be the same as those with five or more years but, they have decided to take a different billing approach; however, if you decide to take the case to trial, or it becomes more complex than initially discussed, expect additional fees; and
4. Mid to Longtime Career Lawyers ($300+ per hour). If these lawyers spend 40 hours on your case you are already looking at $12,000. The more experience an attorney has the more you will likely pay. You are then not only benefiting from their degree but also their knowhow, experience, connections, etc..

Tip: If you are asked for retainer fees (ex. $1000) make sure you ask about the hourly rates thereafter. Most bill on the quarter hour (15 minute increments). Know that a criminal case from start to finish can easily take upwards of 60 hours. You don't want to make life altering decision for fear of additional costs.

The cost of a Kansas criminal defense attorney is not the only deciding factor. Their availability, interest in your case, ability to explain things to you in a way you can understand, your comfort with them, your trust in their work, etc. all play an important role.  If you would like to discuss your case with Attorney T. Morton call NOW (913) 602-7288. Consultations are free and payment plans are available.