Kansas City Criminal Defense Lawyers With Payment Plans. Arrests and criminal charges are bad enough on their own. They’re stressful, have potentially life-altering consequences, and can become your whole life while you fight them. But for many people, possibly you, the challenges start before you even make it into the courtroom: How are you going to afford this?
Don’t give up on getting a top-quality Kansas City criminal defense lawyer to defend your case. At Combs Waterkotte, we offer affordable and flexible payment plans so that you can get premium legal representation without going into debt over it. And we don’t compromise on your defense quality – when you hire us, you’re getting an award-winning team of expert criminal defense attorneys.
We’ll overview the advantages of our payment plan below, but if you’re facing charges and aren’t sure where to start, call now at (314) 900-HELP or get in touch online – we offer free consultations on all cases, and can guide you from there.
On this page, we go over the costs of criminal defense lawyers in Kansas City, the advantages of payment plans, how our payment plans work, and more. You can jump to a specific section below:
- How much does a criminal defense lawyer cost in Kansas City, Missouri?
- Are public defenders good options?
- Factors that affect how much a case will cost
- Advantages of payment plans when hiring a lawyer
- How our criminal defense payment plans work
- Case types we offer payment plans for
- Defensive strategies we could use for your case
- Hire a lawyer now with a payment plan that works for you
Without further ado, let’s get into the advantages of hiring a Kansas City attorney with a payment plan.
How Much Do Criminal Defense Lawyers Cost in Kansas City?
It’s not possible to give a definitive answer on how much a case will cost without knowing all of the details, since each case is unique and provides different challenges. They can range anywhere from a couple of thousand dollars to as much as $25,000 for complex felony cases. Missouri lawyers, in particular, tend to cost a bit above normal for the United States.
What About Public Defenders? Or Self-Representation?
Considering those costs, it may be tempting to opt for a public defender or to represent yourself. But don’t move too fast – there are major drawbacks to both of those choices. To get a public defender in Kansas City, first, you need to meet the eligibility requirements.
Even if you do qualify, by opting for a public defender over a private attorney, you’re drastically decreasing your chances of the prosecution dropping the case. They’re also more likely to push you to accept plea deals, which can result in unfavorable outcomes for you.
The quality of the public defender doesn’t matter – unfortunately, due to their lack of funding and massive caseloads, they just aren’t able to give your case the attention it needs.
Representing yourself can be even worse, though: Even for something as minor as a traffic ticket, you need a lawyer to protect yourself from unseen costs. We’ve had a client who paid a ticket without thinking about it, and ended up paying $6,000 in increased insurance costs.
What Factors Affect Criminal Case Costs?
There’s a reason that there’s such a wide range in potential prices: Many factors affect the cost to defend a case. Here are the key ones to be aware of:
- Location: Urban cases tend to be more expensive than rural cases, thanks to higher levels of competition and more expenses.
- Type of Charge: Misdemeanors are usually cheaper than felonies. Some types of charges, like sex crimes, can also be more expensive due to the social stigma surrounding them.
- Experience: Experienced, expert lawyers will typically charge more than their novice counterparts.
- Hourly vs Flat: Hourly rates may seem cheaper at first, but can creep up over time. Each case is unique, but flat fees are more predictable and won’t have hidden costs.
- Unique Case Factors: If there’s something that makes a case more complex (for example, if it involves complicated computer use and requires the hiring of an expert analyst), that can increase the cost.
Can a Payment Plan Make a Difference?
Payment plans can make a massive difference for defendants facing criminal allegations. By avoiding a massive upfront cost, more people are able to hire a lawyer without going into debt.
The best payment plans are flexible, so that your lawyer can adapt to your needs and find a way that works for you.
We know that most people aren’t expecting to face criminal charges. They’re not setting up their budget to account for the costs of a lawyer. Payment plans make hiring a premium legal defense team for your case not only possible, but reasonable.
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How Combs Waterkotte’s Payment Plans Protect Your Wallet
At Combs Waterkotte, we want to give you the justice you deserve, no matter who you are and what situation you are in. Because of that, we structure our fees in a way to make it reasonable and affordable for everyday people, facing anything from DWIs to murder charges.
Here’s how our payment plans can save you money:
- Low deposits – our down payments for both felonies and misdemeanors are affordable
- Realistic bill structures – we’re flexible and will work with your budget to find something fair and affordable.
- Multiple payment options – we accept credit, debit, checks, money orders, and more.
- Flat fees – avoid hidden costs and the snowballing bills from hourly rates.
Get a quality criminal defense without breaking the bank. We build tenacious defenses, are available 24/7, and won’t stop fighting until you get the justice you deserve.
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Criminal Defense Case Types We Offer Payment Plans For
At Combs Waterkotte, we take pride in defending a wide variety of criminal charges in Missouri and offer payment plans for all of them. Here are some of the most common charges we defend clients against:
Facing a different criminal charge? Check out the complete list of Kansas City, Missouri, criminal charges we offer payment plans for, or reach out now to discuss options for your case.
Combs Waterkotte Kansas City Criminal Defense Strategies
When you hire us, our goal is to get you the best possible outcome for your case, whatever that looks like. Regardless of the charges, we’re going to put together a trial-ready, fearless defense that intimidates prosecutors and impacts juries. We also leverage our relationships with prosecutors and judges across Missouri to get charges dropped and secure favorable plea deals.
Here are some of the main defense strategies we use against criminal charges in Kansas City, Missouri:
- Alibi
- Self Defense/Defense of Others
- Lack of Intent
- Fourth Amendment Rights Violation
- Fifth Amendment Rights Violation
- Duress
- Necessity
Charged With a Crime in Kansas City? Low on Funds? Call Combs Waterkotte
We’re not here to pinch pennies or put you in debt – we’re here to protect your life and your future. Our team of expert Kansas City, Missouri, criminal defense attorneys has over 60 years of combined courtroom experience and has worked with clients just like you to defend cases just like yours.
At Combs Waterkotte, we see you as a person, not a paycheck or case number. We help good people in bad situations, both legal and financial. Let us defend your freedom and your wallet.
Get in touch online or call us at (314) 900-HELP today for a free consultation on your case, and discuss payment plans that will work for you.
