Oregon

A Portland Criminal Defense Case Can Cost $50,000–$150,000. Here’s Where Every Dollar Goes A misdemeanor drug possession case in downtown Portland that seems straightforward at the initial appearance? Expect between $5,000 and $25,000 in legal fees alone. Upgrade to a felony charge like second-degree robbery or assault—charges that land in the Multnomah County Circuit Court regularly—and you’re looking at $30,000 to $150,000 before trial even begins. Add expert witnesses, investigative…