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Definition
Summary
This report is intended to assist buyers of criminal law services. Professional legal practitioners that typically have specific expertise in criminal law carry out market services. These practitioners include lawyers, attorneys (i.e. counselors-at-law) and paralegal professionals that assist clients facing criminal charges or are under investigation. Businesses may use criminal law service professionals for cases that involve fraud, bribery, false claims, money laundering, insider trading, financial manipulation and other related acts. This report does not cover bankruptcy or taxation law services.
This Report Includes:
- Fraud
- Bribery
- Insider Trading
- Money Laundering
- Financial Manipulation
Not in this Report:
- Tax Law
- Bankruptcy
Global Criminal Law Services Procurement Trends
Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Criminal Law Services market.
Warning Trends
United States announces additional tariffs on China
- In February 2025, the United States announced 10.0% tariffs on imports from China. The tariffs took effect on February 4, 2025.
- The tariff plan applies to all merchandise imported for consumption and applies in addition to other duties and fees that are in place, with limited exceptions.
- In response, China announced a 15.0% tariff on products such as coal and natural gas, as well as a 10.0% tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery, pickup trucks, and large cars. The tariff executive orders indicate retaliatory tariffs could lead to further escalation in rates.
- Providers in this market rely on inputs often sourced from China. As such, ProcurementIQ will continue to monitor developments in this space and update analysis accordingly.
United States postpones plans for sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico
- In February 2025, the United States announced 25.0% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.
- Though initially set to take effect on February 4, 2025, the implementation of tariffs on Canada and Mexico has been postponed 30 days to allow for further negotiation.
- The tariff plan initially proposed by the US applies to all merchandise imported for consumption and applies in addition to other duties or fees that are in place, with limited exceptions.
- Providers in this market rely on input costs often sourced from an affected country. As such, ProcurementIQ will continue to monitor developments in this space and update analysis accordingly.
Global Criminal Law Services Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1 Europe | 95,875 |
| #2 China | 84,140 |
| #3 United States | 59,800 |
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Geography Drilldown - US
Average Cost of Criminal Law Services
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2026 Market Pricing$100.00 to $X,XXX.XX
per hourAverage Price
Prices in the Criminal Law Services market range from $100.00 to $X,XXX.XX, depending on Case Complexity, Experience and Reputation. For example, lower prices are associated with Misdemeanor ($100 to $300 per hour), whereas higher prices are associated with Felony ($300 to $1250 per hour).
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Criminal Law Services Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Criminal Law Services market, prices in the US have grown 1.1% from 2022 to 2025. Subscribers can access price trend forecasts, price driver projections and forward-looking cost structure data. Learn more
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Criminal Law Services
Total cost of ownership is Medium in the Criminal Law Services market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs.
Negotiated Before
Customization
Pre-evaluation
Billed During
Travel
Additional Fees
Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2026, buyer power amounts to 0.6 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Recent Developments. It is most negatively impacted by Market Share Concentration. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as Low, which has a positive impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Computer Stores
- Office Supply Store
- Furniture Stores
- Copier & Office Equipment Wholesaling
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Computer Manufacturing
- Office Stationary Manufacturing
- Office Furniture Manufacturing
Biggest Criminal Law Services Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Criminal Law Services vendors by revenue in the US are Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, Kirkland & Ellis Llp and Sidley Austin Llp. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
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| Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP | Global | D.C., US | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Kirkland & Ellis Llp | Global | Chicago, IL | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Sidley Austin Llp | Global | Chicago, IL | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, & Flom LLP and Affiliates | Global | New York, NY | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Greenberg Traurig LLP | Global | Miami, FL | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Akerman LLP | International | Miami, FL | 501-1,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Baker Botts LLP | Global | Houston, TX | 251-500 | < 5 | ||||
| Covington & Burling LLP | Global | Washington, US | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| K&L Gates LLP | Global | Pittsburgh, PA | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Criminal Law Services market is 21.0% and steady. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Wages. The cost trend for this component is falling, when considering movement between 2025 and 2026. To understand cost forecasts for 2027 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
Average vendor risk is low for criminal law services due to the high profit levels and low competition from substitutes.
The top four vendors in the market have a combined market share of less than 20.0%, which indicates a low level of concentration and intense competition among the estimated 59,800 firms in the US that provide criminal law services
Supply chain risk is low for criminal law services due to the low reliance on physical products, aside from computers and phones, needed to perform the service.
The United States is a net importer of computers, meaning it imports more computers than it exports. This, however, has a muted impact on criminal law services as the supply of computers to the United States is relatively stable.
Supplier Information
Akerman LLP
Akerman LLP is a private company operating internationally in the professional, scientific & technical services sector. The company's offerings include criminal law services and business law services. Founded in 1920, the company is currently headquartered in Miami, Florida, United States of America with Subscribe to learn more
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a private company operating globally in the professional, scientific & technical services sector. The company's offerings include criminal law services, taxation law services and government relations services. Founded in 1945, the company is currently headquartered in... Subscribe to learn more
Baker Botts LLP
Baker Botts LLP is a private company operating globally in the professional, scientific & technical services sector. The company's offerings include criminal law services, bankruptcy law services, taxation law services, environmental law services and business law services. Founded in 1840, the company is Subscribe to learn more
Covington & Burling LLP
Covington & Burling LLP is a private company operating globally in the professional, scientific & technical services sector. The company's offerings include criminal law services. Founded in 1919, the company is currently headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States of America with an estimated 5500 employees.... Subscribe to learn more
Greenberg Traurig LLP
Greenberg Traurig LLP is a private company operating globally in the professional, scientific & technical services sector. The company's offerings include criminal law services, patent, trademark & copyright law services, business law services, immigration law services and alternative dispute resolution services.... Subscribe to learn more
K&L Gates LLP
K&L Gates LLP is a private company operating globally in the professional, scientific & technical services sector. The company's offerings include criminal law services. Founded in 1883, the company is currently headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America with an estimated 1800 employees.... Subscribe to learn more
Kirkland & Ellis Llp
Kirkland & Ellis Llp is a private company operating globally in the professional, scientific & technical services sector. The company's offerings include criminal law services, patent, trademark & copyright law services, taxation law services, environmental law services, business law services. Founded in Subscribe to learn more
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison is a private company operating globally in the professional, scientific & technical services sector. The company's offerings include criminal law services. Founded in 1875, the company is currently headquartered in New York, New York, United States of America with Subscribe to learn more
Sidley Austin Llp
Sidley Austin Llp is a private company operating globally in the professional, scientific & technical services sector. The company's offerings include criminal law services, patent, trademark & copyright law services, environmental law services, business law services, immigration law services. Founded in Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Criminal Law Services Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Average Response Time and Customer Satisfaction (CSAT). Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Communication and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
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| Average Response Time |
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Average response time Call pick-up rate |
Due to the time sensitive nature of law services, buyers should keep track of a vendors average response time to gauge reliability. A long average response time will cause extreme delays, especially in more complex cases where new information arises often. |
| Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) |
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Customer satisfaction rate Number of customer referrals |
Buyers should keep track of a vendors' customer satisfaction rate to compare with other vendors. A low satisfaction rate signals issues with the service or professionalism of a vendor. Customer satisfaction is a key indicator on possible issues that can occur when procuring from a vendor. |
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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Experience and Expertise
How long has the firm been in business?
Can you provide a list of previous cases similar to ours, along with their outcomes?
Specialization
How many attorneys work within your practice?
How many paralegals work within your practice?
Price
Do you charge hourly rates or flat fees?
What percentage of the total case cost is the typical retainer?
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Criminal Law Services RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers should give an overview of their organization, including their industry and number of employees.
Buyers should explain why they are seeking criminal law services.
Statement Of Need
Buyers should specify the type(s) of criminal law services they require.
Buyers should provide a complete statement of objectives and personnel requirements.
Project Budget
Buyers should specify their total budget for the service.
Buyers should state their preference for a pricing model (e.g. fixed price, fixed time and materials).
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