How much does it cost to hire a court case defence expert?

Question

I,m coming to a point were I might need a expert in Computer Forensics to testify on my behalf.

I assume my Defense Attorney will have some sort of a list to pick from that reside in the private sector.

Has anyone ever had to hire one and know roughly what it costs. Ball park Figure.

Thanks

Answer 1

Most experts have will set up a fee to review items and write a letter. The fee really depends on the amount of work that needs to be done. These fees are usually resonable.

They get costly when they have to appear in court and range from 1K-25K per court appearance. Again, this depends on the amount of work they have to do and how good their resume is.

Answer 2

They come in all shapes and prices.

Depends on what you want them to do and how much time it takes.

And where you are located.

Common fees for an expert (not computer) tend to be about $100-200/hour out of court time and $200-400/hour court time. Court time includes travel to and from, plus expenses.

If you're case is around the corner, you've waited too long. Generally, experts have to be disclosed fairly early in the case.

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Answer 3

Sorry, no ball park applies.

What an expert will charge is ENTIRELY up to him.

Want someone who's world renowned in his field? Expect several hundred dollars an hour with a minimum fee of several thousand dollars.

Want some kid from Best Buy's "geek squad" who says he knows what he's talking about? $25 an hour should do it. Of course, the court may refuse to recognize him as an expert.

I've seen everything from $50 an hour for a landscaper to testify that sod was laid wrong, to $2,000 an hour for a forensic pathologist.

Richard

Answer 4

I'd expect north of 10,000 if you want someone good that will make a persuasive case to the jury while deflecting cross examination questions readily.

How much north is up to you - how much are you wiling to gamble on going cheap given the possible outcomes of the case if it doesn't go well?

Answer 5

Probably between 3,000.00-7,000.00. Experts charge based on different factors, such as mileage, venue of hearing, duration of testimony i.e. including preparation prior.

Answer 6

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