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Good day. Our acceptance fee for criminal cases in Manila typically starts around ₱10,000, with a fee per hearing on top. What is the charge, and where is the next hearing?

Cebu Litigation Office

Hello. Our acceptance fee in Cebu City starts from about ₱10,000, with hearings billed separately. Do you have the charge and the date of your next hearing?

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Good day. We handle criminal defence in Davao City and can explain the official fees, which are often ₱100 to ₱500, before any engagement. Which charge and court is your case in?

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Criminal defence in the Philippines: costs and how to choose a lawyer

A criminal defence lawyer in the Philippines typically charges an acceptance fee of about ₱10,000 to ₱100,000 or more, with appearance fees added for each court hearing (approximately, according to sellers' websites, November 2026). Official filing fees are much smaller, often between ₱100 and ₱500. To get current quotes for your case, describe it on BlaBlaPrice and the AI will check local lawyers' websites and price lists for you.

Approximate fees in Philippines, November 2026 (sellers' websites and official schedules)
ItemApproximate fee
Acceptance fee, criminal case₱10,000–₱100,000 or more
Motion for postponement, preliminary investigation (official fee)₱100
Affidavit of desistance (official fee, depends on the office)₱300–₱500

Local rules and who may act

A criminal defence lawyer is a member of the Philippine Bar who represents people accused of crimes, so check the lawyer's bar membership before you engage them. If cost is a barrier, the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) provides free legal representation to qualified persons under R.A. 9406. Ask any private lawyer to explain the fees in writing before you agree.

Timing and the court calendar

The tropical climate, with its wet and dry seasons, has little bearing on a criminal case, so timing depends on the court's calendar. Hearing dates and deadlines come from the court and the prosecutor, so have the notice you received ready when you ask for quotes. A lawyer can then judge the stage of the case and the next deadline straight away.

Cities, courts and how fees are charged

Compare lawyers who appear in the courts of your city, whether that is Manila, Quezon City, Makati, Cebu City or Davao City. Fees are usually quoted as one acceptance amount plus an appearance fee for each hearing, so ask what the quote covers and what each extra hearing costs. Official fees come on top and are small by comparison.

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Describe your situation in the BlaBlaPrice chat in your own words; the service is free for buyers. The AI asks for missing details and looks through lawyers' websites and price lists in the Philippines, then shows what it finds. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their offer, fee and terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. For related services see Legal services and Court representation.

Questions and answers

How much does a criminal defence lawyer charge in the Philippines?

Acceptance fees typically range from ₱10,000 to ₱100,000 or more, and appearance fees are charged per court hearing on top.

Can I get free legal help?

Yes, if you qualify. The Public Attorney's Office provides free legal representation to qualified persons under R.A. 9406.

Do I have to pay official fees as well?

Yes. Some are small, such as ₱100 for a motion for postponement in preliminary investigation, and ₱300 to ₱500 for an affidavit of desistance, depending on the office.

Must my lawyer be a member of the Philippine Bar?

Yes. A criminal defence lawyer must be a member of the Philippine Bar.

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