Legal Services Costs in Arizona

Verified cost ranges across cities in Arizona

Verified by 2 sourcesUpdated April 11, 2026

Legal Services Cost Comparison — Arizona

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Arizona

Cost Comparison — Contested Divorce

Arizona2 sources

Low

$1,198

Typical

$2,941

High

$4,685

Phoenix2 sources

Low

$1,237

Typical

$3,039

High

$4,841

Tucson2 sources

Low

$1,160

Typical

$2,850

High

$4,540

Mesa2 sources

Low

$1,237

Typical

$3,039

High

$4,841

Chandler2 sources

Low

$1,237

Typical

$3,039

High

$4,841

Glendale2 sources

Low

$1,237

Typical

$3,039

High

$4,841

Flagstaff2 sources

Low

$1,201

Typical

$2,951

High

$4,700

Yuma2 sources

Low

$1,110

Typical

$2,727

High

$4,343

Sierra Vista2 sources

Low

$1,069

Typical

$2,625

High

$4,181

Low

$1,127

Typical

$2,768

High

$4,409

Cost Comparison — Child Custody Agreement

Arizona2 sources

Low

$2,198

Typical

$3,941

High

$5,685

Phoenix2 sources

Low

$2,270

Typical

$4,072

High

$5,874

Tucson2 sources

Low

$2,129

Typical

$3,819

High

$5,509

Mesa2 sources

Low

$2,270

Typical

$4,072

High

$5,874

Chandler2 sources

Low

$2,270

Typical

$4,072

High

$5,874

Glendale2 sources

Low

$2,270

Typical

$4,072

High

$5,874

Flagstaff2 sources

Low

$2,205

Typical

$3,954

High

$5,703

Yuma2 sources

Low

$2,037

Typical

$3,654

High

$5,271

Sierra Vista2 sources

Low

$1,961

Typical

$3,517

High

$5,073

Low

$2,068

Typical

$3,709

High

$5,350

Cost Comparison — Child Support Order

Arizona2 sources

Low

$838

Typical

$2,581

High

$4,325

Phoenix2 sources

Low

$865

Typical

$2,667

High

$4,469

Tucson2 sources

Low

$812

Typical

$2,501

High

$4,191

Mesa2 sources

Low

$865

Typical

$2,667

High

$4,469

Chandler2 sources

Low

$865

Typical

$2,667

High

$4,469

Glendale2 sources

Low

$865

Typical

$2,667

High

$4,469

Flagstaff2 sources

Low

$840

Typical

$2,590

High

$4,339

Yuma2 sources

Low

$776

Typical

$2,393

High

$4,010

Sierra Vista2 sources

Low

$747

Typical

$2,304

High

$3,860

Low

$788

Typical

$2,429

High

$4,070

Cost Comparison — Landlord-Tenant Dispute

Arizona2 sources

Low

$304

Typical

$3,850

High

$7,395

Phoenix2 sources

Low

$314

Typical

$3,977

High

$7,641

Tucson2 sources

Low

$295

Typical

$3,730

High

$7,166

Mesa2 sources

Low

$314

Typical

$3,977

High

$7,641

Chandler2 sources

Low

$314

Typical

$3,977

High

$7,641

Glendale2 sources

Low

$314

Typical

$3,977

High

$7,641

Flagstaff2 sources

Low

$305

Typical

$3,862

High

$7,419

Yuma2 sources

Low

$282

Typical

$3,569

High

$6,856

Sierra Vista2 sources

Low

$271

Typical

$3,435

High

$6,599

Low

$286

Typical

$3,622

High

$6,959

Cost Comparison — Simple Will Drafting

Arizona2 sources

Low

$304

Typical

$100,710

High

$201,116

Phoenix2 sources

Low

$314

Typical

$104,054

High

$207,793

Tucson2 sources

Low

$295

Typical

$97,588

High

$194,881

Mesa2 sources

Low

$314

Typical

$104,054

High

$207,793

Chandler2 sources

Low

$314

Typical

$104,054

High

$207,793

Glendale2 sources

Low

$314

Typical

$104,054

High

$207,793

Flagstaff2 sources

Low

$305

Typical

$101,032

High

$201,760

Yuma2 sources

Low

$282

Typical

$93,368

High

$186,455

Sierra Vista2 sources

Low

$271

Typical

$89,874

High

$179,476

Low

$286

Typical

$94,768

High

$189,250

Cost Comparison — Revocable Living Trust

Arizona2 sources

Low

$347

Typical

$28,731

High

$57,116

Phoenix2 sources

Low

$358

Typical

$29,685

High

$59,012

Tucson2 sources

Low

$336

Typical

$27,841

High

$55,345

Mesa2 sources

Low

$358

Typical

$29,685

High

$59,012

Chandler2 sources

Low

$358

Typical

$29,685

High

$59,012

Glendale2 sources

Low

$358

Typical

$29,685

High

$59,012

Flagstaff2 sources

Low

$348

Typical

$28,823

High

$57,299

Yuma2 sources

Low

$321

Typical

$26,637

High

$52,952

Sierra Vista2 sources

Low

$309

Typical

$25,640

High

$50,970

Low

$326

Typical

$27,036

High

$53,746

Cost Comparison — Probate Filing

Arizona2 sources

Low

$25,279

Typical

$25,698

High

$26,116

Phoenix2 sources

Low

$26,118

Typical

$26,551

High

$26,983

Tucson2 sources

Low

$24,495

Typical

$24,901

High

$25,306

Mesa2 sources

Low

$26,118

Typical

$26,551

High

$26,983

Chandler2 sources

Low

$26,118

Typical

$26,551

High

$26,983

Glendale2 sources

Low

$26,118

Typical

$26,551

High

$26,983

Flagstaff2 sources

Low

$25,360

Typical

$25,780

High

$26,200

Yuma2 sources

Low

$23,436

Typical

$23,824

High

$24,212

Sierra Vista2 sources

Low

$22,559

Typical

$22,932

High

$23,306

Low

$23,788

Typical

$24,181

High

$24,575

Cost Comparison — Green Card Application

Arizona2 sources

Low

$1,558

Typical

$2,674

High

$3,790

Phoenix2 sources

Low

$1,610

Typical

$2,763

High

$3,916

Tucson2 sources

Low

$1,510

Typical

$2,591

High

$3,673

Mesa2 sources

Low

$1,610

Typical

$2,763

High

$3,916

Chandler2 sources

Low

$1,610

Typical

$2,763

High

$3,916

Glendale2 sources

Low

$1,610

Typical

$2,763

High

$3,916

Flagstaff2 sources

Low

$1,563

Typical

$2,683

High

$3,802

Yuma2 sources

Low

$1,444

Typical

$2,479

High

$3,514

Sierra Vista2 sources

Low

$1,390

Typical

$2,386

High

$3,382

Low

$1,466

Typical

$2,516

High

$3,566

Cost Comparison — Citizenship & Naturalization

Arizona2 sources

Low

$1,558

Typical

$2,674

High

$3,790

Phoenix2 sources

Low

$1,610

Typical

$2,763

High

$3,916

Tucson2 sources

Low

$1,510

Typical

$2,591

High

$3,673

Mesa2 sources

Low

$1,610

Typical

$2,763

High

$3,916

Chandler2 sources

Low

$1,610

Typical

$2,763

High

$3,916

Glendale2 sources

Low

$1,610

Typical

$2,763

High

$3,916

Flagstaff2 sources

Low

$1,563

Typical

$2,683

High

$3,802

Yuma2 sources

Low

$1,444

Typical

$2,479

High

$3,514

Sierra Vista2 sources

Low

$1,390

Typical

$2,386

High

$3,382

Low

$1,466

Typical

$2,516

High

$3,566

Cost Comparison — Prenuptial Agreement

Arizona2 sources

Low

$723

Typical

$14,954

High

$29,185

Phoenix2 sources

Low

$746

Typical

$15,450

High

$30,154

Tucson2 sources

Low

$700

Typical

$14,490

High

$28,280

Mesa2 sources

Low

$746

Typical

$15,450

High

$30,154

Chandler2 sources

Low

$746

Typical

$15,450

High

$30,154

Glendale2 sources

Low

$746

Typical

$15,450

High

$30,154

Flagstaff2 sources

Low

$725

Typical

$15,002

High

$29,278

Yuma2 sources

Low

$670

Typical

$13,864

High

$27,057

Sierra Vista2 sources

Low

$645

Typical

$13,345

High

$26,045

Low

$680

Typical

$14,071

High

$27,463

Cost Comparison — DUI/DWI Defense

Arizona2 sources

Low

$669

Typical

$1,854

High

$3,040

Phoenix2 sources

Low

$691

Typical

$1,916

High

$3,141

Tucson2 sources

Low

$648

Typical

$1,797

High

$2,946

Mesa2 sources

Low

$691

Typical

$1,916

High

$3,141

Chandler2 sources

Low

$691

Typical

$1,916

High

$3,141

Glendale2 sources

Low

$691

Typical

$1,916

High

$3,141

Flagstaff2 sources

Low

$671

Typical

$1,860

High

$3,050

Yuma2 sources

Low

$620

Typical

$1,719

High

$2,818

Sierra Vista2 sources

Low

$597

Typical

$1,655

High

$2,713

Low

$629

Typical

$1,745

High

$2,861

Cost Comparison — Misdemeanor Defense

Arizona2 sources

Low

$669

Typical

$1,854

High

$3,040

Phoenix2 sources

Low

$691

Typical

$1,916

High

$3,141

Tucson2 sources

Low

$648

Typical

$1,797

High

$2,946

Mesa2 sources

Low

$691

Typical

$1,916

High

$3,141

Chandler2 sources

Low

$691

Typical

$1,916

High

$3,141

Glendale2 sources

Low

$691

Typical

$1,916

High

$3,141

Flagstaff2 sources

Low

$671

Typical

$1,860

High

$3,050

Yuma2 sources

Low

$620

Typical

$1,719

High

$2,818

Sierra Vista2 sources

Low

$597

Typical

$1,655

High

$2,713

Low

$629

Typical

$1,745

High

$2,861

Cost Comparison — Felony Defense

Arizona2 sources

Low

$669

Typical

$1,854

High

$3,040

Phoenix2 sources

Low

$691

Typical

$1,916

High

$3,141

Tucson2 sources

Low

$648

Typical

$1,797

High

$2,946

Mesa2 sources

Low

$691

Typical

$1,916

High

$3,141

Chandler2 sources

Low

$691

Typical

$1,916

High

$3,141

Glendale2 sources

Low

$691

Typical

$1,916

High

$3,141

Flagstaff2 sources

Low

$671

Typical

$1,860

High

$3,050

Yuma2 sources

Low

$620

Typical

$1,719

High

$2,818

Sierra Vista2 sources

Low

$597

Typical

$1,655

High

$2,713

Low

$629

Typical

$1,745

High

$2,861

Cost Comparison — Criminal Record Expungement

Arizona2 sources

Low

$619

Typical

$1,804

High

$2,990

Phoenix2 sources

Low

$639

Typical

$1,864

High

$3,089

Tucson2 sources

Low

$599

Typical

$1,748

High

$2,897

Mesa2 sources

Low

$639

Typical

$1,864

High

$3,089

Chandler2 sources

Low

$639

Typical

$1,864

High

$3,089

Glendale2 sources

Low

$639

Typical

$1,864

High

$3,089

Flagstaff2 sources

Low

$620

Typical

$1,810

High

$3,000

Yuma2 sources

Low

$573

Typical

$1,673

High

$2,772

Sierra Vista2 sources

Low

$552

Typical

$1,610

High

$2,668

Low

$582

Typical

$1,698

High

$2,814

Cost Comparison — Deportation Defense

Arizona2 sources

Low

$1,558

Typical

$2,674

High

$3,790

Phoenix2 sources

Low

$1,610

Typical

$2,763

High

$3,916

Tucson2 sources

Low

$1,510

Typical

$2,591

High

$3,673

Mesa2 sources

Low

$1,610

Typical

$2,763

High

$3,916

Chandler2 sources

Low

$1,610

Typical

$2,763

High

$3,916

Glendale2 sources

Low

$1,610

Typical

$2,763

High

$3,916

Flagstaff2 sources

Low

$1,563

Typical

$2,683

High

$3,802

Yuma2 sources

Low

$1,444

Typical

$2,479

High

$3,514

Sierra Vista2 sources

Low

$1,390

Typical

$2,386

High

$3,382

Low

$1,466

Typical

$2,516

High

$3,566

Cost Comparison — Asylum Application

Arizona2 sources

Low

$1,558

Typical

$2,674

High

$3,790

Phoenix2 sources

Low

$1,610

Typical

$2,763

High

$3,916

Tucson2 sources

Low

$1,510

Typical

$2,591

High

$3,673

Mesa2 sources

Low

$1,610

Typical

$2,763

High

$3,916

Chandler2 sources

Low

$1,610

Typical

$2,763

High

$3,916

Glendale2 sources

Low

$1,610

Typical

$2,763

High

$3,916

Flagstaff2 sources

Low

$1,563

Typical

$2,683

High

$3,802

Yuma2 sources

Low

$1,444

Typical

$2,479

High

$3,514

Sierra Vista2 sources

Low

$1,390

Typical

$2,386

High

$3,382

Low

$1,466

Typical

$2,516

High

$3,566

Cost Comparison — Estate Administration

Arizona2 sources

Low

$679

Typical

$1,098

High

$1,516

Phoenix2 sources

Low

$702

Typical

$1,134

High

$1,566

Tucson2 sources

Low

$658

Typical

$1,063

High

$1,469

Mesa2 sources

Low

$702

Typical

$1,134

High

$1,566

Chandler2 sources

Low

$702

Typical

$1,134

High

$1,566

Glendale2 sources

Low

$702

Typical

$1,134

High

$1,566

Flagstaff2 sources

Low

$681

Typical

$1,101

High

$1,521

Yuma2 sources

Low

$630

Typical

$1,017

High

$1,405

Sierra Vista2 sources

Low

$606

Typical

$979

High

$1,353

Low

$639

Typical

$1,033

High

$1,427

Cost Comparison — Work Visa Application

Arizona2 sources

Low

$1,558

Typical

$2,674

High

$3,790

Phoenix2 sources

Low

$1,610

Typical

$2,763

High

$3,916

Tucson2 sources

Low

$1,510

Typical

$2,591

High

$3,673

Mesa2 sources

Low

$1,610

Typical

$2,763

High

$3,916

Chandler2 sources

Low

$1,610

Typical

$2,763

High

$3,916

Glendale2 sources

Low

$1,610

Typical

$2,763

High

$3,916

Flagstaff2 sources

Low

$1,563

Typical

$2,683

High

$3,802

Yuma2 sources

Low

$1,444

Typical

$2,479

High

$3,514

Sierra Vista2 sources

Low

$1,390

Typical

$2,386

High

$3,382

Low

$1,466

Typical

$2,516

High

$3,566

All Legal Services Services

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Contested Divorce

Legal representation in a divorce where spouses disagree on one or more issues requiring court intervention or negotiation. Billed hourly with costs escalating based on number of disputed issues, discovery, depositions, and trial time required.

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Child Custody Agreement

Drafting and filing of a formal parenting plan establishing legal and physical custody arrangements, visitation schedules, and decision-making authority. Can be completed as a standalone agreement or as part of divorce proceedings.

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Child Support Order

Legal process to establish, modify, or enforce a court order for child financial support. Calculation is based on state-specific guidelines factoring in parental income, custody time, and child expenses. Attorney fees vary by whether the matter is contested.

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Prenuptial Agreement

Drafting of a legally binding prenuptial agreement defining each spouse's property rights and financial obligations in the event of divorce or death. Each party should have independent legal counsel for enforceability. Complexity and assets involved drive cost.

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DUI/DWI Defense

Legal defense for driving under the influence charges including DMV hearing representation, motion to suppress evidence, negotiation for reduced charges, and trial defense if necessary. First offense vs. repeat offense and BAC level significantly affect strategy and cost.

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Misdemeanor Defense

Legal representation for misdemeanor criminal charges including disorderly conduct, petty theft, simple assault, or minor drug possession. Many cases are resolved through plea negotiations or diversion programs. Flat fees are common for straightforward misdemeanors.

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Felony Defense

Legal representation for serious felony charges including drug offenses, assault, theft, fraud, or violent crimes. Requires extensive investigation, discovery review, expert witnesses, and potentially jury trial. Hourly billing with substantial retainers is standard.

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Criminal Record Expungement

Legal process to have an eligible criminal conviction or arrest record sealed or expunged from public view. Eligibility requirements vary by state based on offense type, sentence completed, and time elapsed. Improves employment, housing, and licensing opportunities.

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Landlord-Tenant Dispute

Legal assistance for landlords or tenants in disputes over lease violations, security deposit disputes, habitability issues, illegal lockouts, or eviction proceedings. Local housing laws vary significantly, making local counsel important.

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Simple Will Drafting

Preparation of a basic last will and testament naming beneficiaries, executor, and guardian for minor children. A simple will is appropriate for straightforward estates. Must be properly executed with witnesses and notarization per state law to be valid.

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Revocable Living Trust

Drafting of a revocable living trust to hold assets during the grantor's lifetime and transfer them to beneficiaries outside of probate. Includes pour-over will and asset retitling guidance. Significantly reduces estate settlement time and costs for heirs.

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Probate Filing

Legal assistance initiating probate proceedings to validate a deceased person's will and authorize the executor to administer the estate. Includes court filings, creditor notification, and asset inventory. Probate timelines and costs vary by state.

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Estate Administration

Full legal representation of an executor or administrator through the entire estate settlement process including probate, asset marshaling, debt payment, tax filings, and distribution to beneficiaries. Typically billed as a percentage of estate value or hourly.

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Green Card Application

Legal assistance with permanent residency application through family sponsorship, employment, asylum, or diversity lottery. Includes I-485 adjustment of status or consular processing, supporting documents, and USCIS interview preparation. Multi-year timeline is common.

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Citizenship & Naturalization

Legal assistance with the N-400 naturalization application for eligible permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. Includes eligibility assessment, form preparation, biometrics, civics test preparation, and USCIS interview coaching.

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Work Visa Application

Legal assistance obtaining temporary work authorization including H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, or E-3 visas. Requires employer sponsorship for most categories. Annual H-1B cap and lottery add complexity and cost. Attorney fees cover petition drafting and USCIS filing.

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Deportation Defense

Legal representation in immigration court removal proceedings including bond hearings, cancellation of removal applications, asylum claims, and appeals. One of the most complex immigration matters due to high stakes and procedural complexity.

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Asylum Application

Legal assistance with affirmative or defensive asylum applications for individuals fleeing persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or social group membership. Strong personal statement and corroborating evidence are critical to approval.

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