Legal Services Costs in Florida

Verified cost ranges across cities in Florida

Verified by 2 sourcesUpdated May 22, 2026

Legal Services Cost Comparison — Florida

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Florida

Cost Comparison — Felony Defense

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$5,795

Typical

$16,700

High

$27,606

Florida2 sources

Low

$5,825

Typical

$16,788

High

$27,750

Miami2 sources

Low

$6,650

Typical

$19,165

High

$31,679

Tampa2 sources

Low

$5,877

Typical

$16,937

High

$27,997

Hialeah2 sources

Low

$6,650

Typical

$19,165

High

$31,679

Gainesville2 sources

Low

$5,635

Typical

$16,239

High

$26,843

Cape Coral2 sources

Low

$5,962

Typical

$17,182

High

$28,402

Pensacola2 sources

Low

$5,692

Typical

$16,405

High

$27,117

Low

$6,650

Typical

$19,165

High

$31,679

Lakeland2 sources

Low

$5,658

Typical

$16,307

High

$26,956

Daytona Beach2 sources

Low

$5,788

Typical

$16,682

High

$27,575

Tallahassee2 sources

Low

$5,471

Typical

$15,767

High

$26,063

Palm Bay2 sources

Low

$5,825

Typical

$16,788

High

$27,750

Ocala2 sources

Low

$5,547

Typical

$15,987

High

$26,426

Panama City2 sources

Low

$5,668

Typical

$16,334

High

$27,001

Naples2 sources

Low

$6,011

Typical

$17,325

High

$28,638

Deltona2 sources

Low

$5,788

Typical

$16,682

High

$27,575

Low

$5,838

Typical

$16,826

High

$27,814

Orlando2 sources

Low

$5,908

Typical

$17,026

High

$28,144

Cost Comparison — Citizenship & Naturalization

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$808

Typical

$1,389

High

$1,970

Florida2 sources

Low

$813

Typical

$1,396

High

$1,980

Miami2 sources

Low

$928

Typical

$1,594

High

$2,260

Hialeah2 sources

Low

$928

Typical

$1,594

High

$2,260

Gainesville2 sources

Low

$786

Typical

$1,351

High

$1,915

Cape Coral2 sources

Low

$832

Typical

$1,429

High

$2,027

Pensacola2 sources

Low

$794

Typical

$1,364

High

$1,935

Low

$928

Typical

$1,594

High

$2,260

Lakeland2 sources

Low

$789

Typical

$1,356

High

$1,923

Daytona Beach2 sources

Low

$807

Typical

$1,387

High

$1,968

Deltona2 sources

Low

$807

Typical

$1,387

High

$1,968

Tallahassee2 sources

Low

$763

Typical

$1,311

High

$1,860

Palm Bay2 sources

Low

$813

Typical

$1,396

High

$1,980

Ocala2 sources

Low

$774

Typical

$1,330

High

$1,886

Panama City2 sources

Low

$791

Typical

$1,359

High

$1,927

Naples2 sources

Low

$839

Typical

$1,441

High

$2,043

Low

$814

Typical

$1,399

High

$1,985

Orlando2 sources

Low

$824

Typical

$1,416

High

$2,008

Tampa2 sources

Low

$820

Typical

$1,409

High

$1,998

Cost Comparison — Work Visa Application

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$1,263

Typical

$2,223

High

$3,183

Miami2 sources

Low

$1,450

Typical

$2,551

High

$3,653

Florida2 sources

Low

$1,270

Typical

$2,235

High

$3,200

Hialeah2 sources

Low

$1,450

Typical

$2,551

High

$3,653

Gainesville2 sources

Low

$1,228

Typical

$2,162

High

$3,095

Cape Coral2 sources

Low

$1,300

Typical

$2,288

High

$3,275

Pensacola2 sources

Low

$1,241

Typical

$2,184

High

$3,127

Low

$1,450

Typical

$2,551

High

$3,653

Lakeland2 sources

Low

$1,234

Typical

$2,171

High

$3,108

Daytona Beach2 sources

Low

$1,262

Typical

$2,221

High

$3,180

Deltona2 sources

Low

$1,262

Typical

$2,221

High

$3,180

Tallahassee2 sources

Low

$1,193

Typical

$2,099

High

$3,005

Ocala2 sources

Low

$1,209

Typical

$2,128

High

$3,047

Panama City2 sources

Low

$1,236

Typical

$2,175

High

$3,114

Naples2 sources

Low

$1,311

Typical

$2,307

High

$3,302

Palm Bay2 sources

Low

$1,270

Typical

$2,235

High

$3,200

Low

$1,273

Typical

$2,240

High

$3,207

Orlando2 sources

Low

$1,288

Typical

$2,267

High

$3,245

Tampa2 sources

Low

$1,281

Typical

$2,255

High

$3,228

Cost Comparison — Deportation Defense

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$3,084

Typical

$7,685

High

$12,286

Miami2 sources

Low

$3,539

Typical

$8,819

High

$14,099

Florida2 sources

Low

$3,100

Typical

$7,725

High

$12,350

Hialeah2 sources

Low

$3,539

Typical

$8,819

High

$14,099

Gainesville2 sources

Low

$2,999

Typical

$7,472

High

$11,946

Cape Coral2 sources

Low

$3,173

Typical

$7,907

High

$12,640

Pensacola2 sources

Low

$3,029

Typical

$7,549

High

$12,068

Low

$3,539

Typical

$8,819

High

$14,099

Lakeland2 sources

Low

$3,011

Typical

$7,504

High

$11,997

Daytona Beach2 sources

Low

$3,080

Typical

$7,676

High

$12,272

Deltona2 sources

Low

$3,080

Typical

$7,676

High

$12,272

Tallahassee2 sources

Low

$2,912

Typical

$7,255

High

$11,599

Ocala2 sources

Low

$2,952

Typical

$7,357

High

$11,761

Panama City2 sources

Low

$3,016

Typical

$7,516

High

$12,017

Naples2 sources

Low

$3,199

Typical

$7,972

High

$12,745

Palm Bay2 sources

Low

$3,100

Typical

$7,725

High

$12,350

Low

$3,107

Typical

$7,743

High

$12,378

Orlando2 sources

Low

$3,144

Typical

$7,835

High

$12,525

Tampa2 sources

Low

$3,128

Typical

$7,794

High

$12,460

Cost Comparison — Asylum Application

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$2,325

Typical

$4,271

High

$6,218

Miami2 sources

Low

$2,668

Typical

$4,902

High

$7,135

Florida2 sources

Low

$2,338

Typical

$4,294

High

$6,250

Hialeah2 sources

Low

$2,668

Typical

$4,902

High

$7,135

Gainesville2 sources

Low

$2,261

Typical

$4,153

High

$6,046

Cape Coral2 sources

Low

$2,392

Typical

$4,395

High

$6,397

Pensacola2 sources

Low

$2,284

Typical

$4,196

High

$6,108

Low

$2,668

Typical

$4,902

High

$7,135

Lakeland2 sources

Low

$2,271

Typical

$4,171

High

$6,071

Daytona Beach2 sources

Low

$2,323

Typical

$4,267

High

$6,211

Deltona2 sources

Low

$2,323

Typical

$4,267

High

$6,211

Tallahassee2 sources

Low

$2,195

Typical

$4,033

High

$5,870

Ocala2 sources

Low

$2,226

Typical

$4,089

High

$5,952

Panama City2 sources

Low

$2,274

Typical

$4,178

High

$6,081

Naples2 sources

Low

$2,412

Typical

$4,431

High

$6,450

Palm Bay2 sources

Low

$2,338

Typical

$4,294

High

$6,250

Low

$2,343

Typical

$4,304

High

$6,264

Orlando2 sources

Low

$2,371

Typical

$4,355

High

$6,339

Tampa2 sources

Low

$2,358

Typical

$4,332

High

$6,306

Cost Comparison — Green Card Application

Miami2 sources

Low

$1,798

Typical

$3,161

High

$4,524

Florida2 sources

Low

$1,575

Typical

$2,769

High

$3,963

Lakeland2 sources

Low

$1,530

Typical

$2,690

High

$3,849

Pensacola2 sources

Low

$1,539

Typical

$2,706

High

$3,872

Low

$1,798

Typical

$3,161

High

$4,524

Gainesville2 sources

Low

$1,524

Typical

$2,678

High

$3,833

Daytona Beach2 sources

Low

$1,565

Typical

$2,751

High

$3,938

Ocala2 sources

Low

$1,500

Typical

$2,637

High

$3,773

Panama City2 sources

Low

$1,532

Typical

$2,694

High

$3,856

Deltona2 sources

Low

$1,565

Typical

$2,751

High

$3,938

Palm Bay2 sources

Low

$1,575

Typical

$2,769

High

$3,963

Low

$1,579

Typical

$2,775

High

$3,972

Hialeah2 sources

Low

$1,798

Typical

$3,161

High

$4,524

Tampa2 sources

Low

$1,589

Typical

$2,793

High

$3,998

Naples2 sources

Low

$1,625

Typical

$2,857

High

$4,089

Orlando2 sources

Low

$1,597

Typical

$2,808

High

$4,019

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$1,567

Typical

$2,754

High

$3,942

Cape Coral2 sources

Low

$1,612

Typical

$2,834

High

$4,056

Tallahassee2 sources

Low

$1,479

Typical

$2,600

High

$3,722

Cost Comparison — Contested Divorce

Tampa2 sources

Low

$2,346

Typical

$5,889

High

$9,433

Hialeah2 sources

Low

$2,654

Typical

$6,664

High

$10,674

Florida2 sources

Low

$2,325

Typical

$5,838

High

$9,350

Miami2 sources

Low

$2,654

Typical

$6,664

High

$10,674

Cape Coral2 sources

Low

$2,380

Typical

$5,975

High

$9,570

Pensacola2 sources

Low

$2,272

Typical

$5,704

High

$9,137

Low

$2,654

Typical

$6,664

High

$10,674

Gainesville2 sources

Low

$2,249

Typical

$5,647

High

$9,044

Lakeland2 sources

Low

$2,259

Typical

$5,671

High

$9,083

Daytona Beach2 sources

Low

$2,310

Typical

$5,801

High

$9,291

Deltona2 sources

Low

$2,310

Typical

$5,801

High

$9,291

Tallahassee2 sources

Low

$2,184

Typical

$5,483

High

$8,782

Ocala2 sources

Low

$2,214

Typical

$5,559

High

$8,904

Panama City2 sources

Low

$2,262

Typical

$5,680

High

$9,098

Palm Bay2 sources

Low

$2,325

Typical

$5,838

High

$9,350

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$2,313

Typical

$5,807

High

$9,301

Low

$2,330

Typical

$5,851

High

$9,372

Naples2 sources

Low

$2,399

Typical

$6,024

High

$9,649

Orlando2 sources

Low

$2,358

Typical

$5,920

High

$9,483

Cost Comparison — Child Custody Agreement

Tampa2 sources

Low

$3,052

Typical

$5,864

High

$8,677

Hialeah2 sources

Low

$3,453

Typical

$6,636

High

$9,818

Florida2 sources

Low

$3,025

Typical

$5,813

High

$8,600

Miami2 sources

Low

$3,453

Typical

$6,636

High

$9,818

Cape Coral2 sources

Low

$3,096

Typical

$5,949

High

$8,802

Pensacola2 sources

Low

$2,956

Typical

$5,680

High

$8,404

Low

$3,453

Typical

$6,636

High

$9,818

Gainesville2 sources

Low

$2,926

Typical

$5,622

High

$8,319

Lakeland2 sources

Low

$2,938

Typical

$5,646

High

$8,354

Daytona Beach2 sources

Low

$3,006

Typical

$5,776

High

$8,546

Deltona2 sources

Low

$3,006

Typical

$5,776

High

$8,546

Tallahassee2 sources

Low

$2,841

Typical

$5,459

High

$8,077

Ocala2 sources

Low

$2,881

Typical

$5,535

High

$8,190

Panama City2 sources

Low

$2,943

Typical

$5,656

High

$8,368

Palm Bay2 sources

Low

$3,025

Typical

$5,813

High

$8,600

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$3,009

Typical

$5,782

High

$8,555

Low

$3,032

Typical

$5,826

High

$8,620

Naples2 sources

Low

$3,122

Typical

$5,999

High

$8,875

Orlando2 sources

Low

$3,068

Typical

$5,895

High

$8,722

Cost Comparison — Child Support Order

Tampa2 sources

Low

$728

Typical

$1,358

High

$1,988

Hialeah2 sources

Low

$824

Typical

$1,537

High

$2,250

Florida2 sources

Low

$722

Typical

$1,346

High

$1,971

Miami2 sources

Low

$824

Typical

$1,537

High

$2,250

Cape Coral2 sources

Low

$739

Typical

$1,378

High

$2,017

Pensacola2 sources

Low

$706

Typical

$1,316

High

$1,926

Low

$824

Typical

$1,537

High

$2,250

Gainesville2 sources

Low

$698

Typical

$1,302

High

$1,906

Lakeland2 sources

Low

$701

Typical

$1,308

High

$1,914

Daytona Beach2 sources

Low

$717

Typical

$1,338

High

$1,958

Deltona2 sources

Low

$717

Typical

$1,338

High

$1,958

Tallahassee2 sources

Low

$678

Typical

$1,264

High

$1,851

Ocala2 sources

Low

$688

Typical

$1,282

High

$1,877

Panama City2 sources

Low

$703

Typical

$1,310

High

$1,917

Palm Bay2 sources

Low

$722

Typical

$1,346

High

$1,971

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$718

Typical

$1,339

High

$1,960

Low

$724

Typical

$1,349

High

$1,975

Naples2 sources

Low

$745

Typical

$1,389

High

$2,034

Orlando2 sources

Low

$732

Typical

$1,365

High

$1,998

Cost Comparison — Misdemeanor Defense

Tampa2 sources

Low

$2,030

Typical

$9,244

High

$16,458

Hialeah2 sources

Low

$2,297

Typical

$10,460

High

$18,622

Florida2 sources

Low

$2,013

Typical

$9,163

High

$16,313

Miami2 sources

Low

$2,297

Typical

$10,460

High

$18,622

Cape Coral2 sources

Low

$2,060

Typical

$9,378

High

$16,696

Low

$2,297

Typical

$10,460

High

$18,622

Gainesville2 sources

Low

$1,947

Typical

$8,863

High

$15,779

Daytona Beach2 sources

Low

$2,000

Typical

$9,105

High

$16,210

Tallahassee2 sources

Low

$1,890

Typical

$8,605

High

$15,321

Ocala2 sources

Low

$1,917

Typical

$8,725

High

$15,534

Panama City2 sources

Low

$1,958

Typical

$8,915

High

$15,872

Deltona2 sources

Low

$2,000

Typical

$9,105

High

$16,210

Palm Bay2 sources

Low

$2,013

Typical

$9,163

High

$16,313

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$2,002

Typical

$9,115

High

$16,228

Low

$2,017

Typical

$9,184

High

$16,350

Naples2 sources

Low

$2,077

Typical

$9,456

High

$16,835

Orlando2 sources

Low

$2,041

Typical

$9,293

High

$16,544

Pensacola2 sources

Low

$1,967

Typical

$8,954

High

$15,941

Lakeland2 sources

Low

$1,955

Typical

$8,900

High

$15,846

Cost Comparison — Criminal Record Expungement

Tampa2 sources

Low

$817

Typical

$1,815

High

$2,812

Hialeah2 sources

Low

$925

Typical

$2,053

High

$3,182

Florida2 sources

Low

$810

Typical

$1,799

High

$2,788

Miami2 sources

Low

$925

Typical

$2,053

High

$3,182

Cape Coral2 sources

Low

$829

Typical

$1,841

High

$2,853

Low

$925

Typical

$2,053

High

$3,182

Gainesville2 sources

Low

$784

Typical

$1,740

High

$2,696

Daytona Beach2 sources

Low

$805

Typical

$1,787

High

$2,770

Tallahassee2 sources

Low

$761

Typical

$1,689

High

$2,618

Ocala2 sources

Low

$771

Typical

$1,713

High

$2,655

Panama City2 sources

Low

$788

Typical

$1,750

High

$2,712

Deltona2 sources

Low

$805

Typical

$1,787

High

$2,770

Palm Bay2 sources

Low

$810

Typical

$1,799

High

$2,788

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$806

Typical

$1,789

High

$2,773

Low

$812

Typical

$1,803

High

$2,794

Naples2 sources

Low

$836

Typical

$1,856

High

$2,877

Orlando2 sources

Low

$822

Typical

$1,824

High

$2,827

Pensacola2 sources

Low

$792

Typical

$1,758

High

$2,724

Lakeland2 sources

Low

$787

Typical

$1,747

High

$2,708

Cost Comparison — Probate Filing

Tampa2 sources

Low

$1,932

Typical

$4,655

High

$7,378

Hialeah2 sources

Low

$2,186

Typical

$5,267

High

$8,348

Florida2 sources

Low

$1,915

Typical

$4,614

High

$7,313

Miami2 sources

Low

$2,186

Typical

$5,267

High

$8,348

Cape Coral2 sources

Low

$1,960

Typical

$4,722

High

$7,484

Lakeland2 sources

Low

$1,860

Typical

$4,482

High

$7,103

Low

$2,186

Typical

$5,267

High

$8,348

Gainesville2 sources

Low

$1,852

Typical

$4,463

High

$7,073

Daytona Beach2 sources

Low

$1,903

Typical

$4,585

High

$7,266

Ocala2 sources

Low

$1,824

Typical

$4,394

High

$6,964

Panama City2 sources

Low

$1,863

Typical

$4,489

High

$7,115

Deltona2 sources

Low

$1,903

Typical

$4,585

High

$7,266

Palm Bay2 sources

Low

$1,915

Typical

$4,614

High

$7,313

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$1,905

Typical

$4,590

High

$7,274

Low

$1,919

Typical

$4,624

High

$7,329

Naples2 sources

Low

$1,976

Typical

$4,761

High

$7,547

Orlando2 sources

Low

$1,942

Typical

$4,679

High

$7,416

Pensacola2 sources

Low

$1,871

Typical

$4,509

High

$7,146

Tallahassee2 sources

Low

$1,799

Typical

$4,333

High

$6,868

Cost Comparison — Estate Administration

Tampa2 sources

Low

$1,942

Typical

$4,502

High

$7,062

Hialeah2 sources

Low

$2,198

Typical

$5,094

High

$7,991

Florida2 sources

Low

$1,925

Typical

$4,463

High

$7,000

Miami2 sources

Low

$2,198

Typical

$5,094

High

$7,991

Cape Coral2 sources

Low

$1,970

Typical

$4,567

High

$7,165

Lakeland2 sources

Low

$1,870

Typical

$4,335

High

$6,800

Low

$2,198

Typical

$5,094

High

$7,991

Gainesville2 sources

Low

$1,862

Typical

$4,317

High

$6,771

Daytona Beach2 sources

Low

$1,913

Typical

$4,434

High

$6,956

Ocala2 sources

Low

$1,833

Typical

$4,250

High

$6,666

Panama City2 sources

Low

$1,873

Typical

$4,342

High

$6,811

Deltona2 sources

Low

$1,913

Typical

$4,434

High

$6,956

Palm Bay2 sources

Low

$1,925

Typical

$4,463

High

$7,000

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$1,915

Typical

$4,439

High

$6,964

Low

$1,929

Typical

$4,473

High

$7,016

Naples2 sources

Low

$1,987

Typical

$4,605

High

$7,224

Orlando2 sources

Low

$1,952

Typical

$4,526

High

$7,099

Pensacola2 sources

Low

$1,881

Typical

$4,361

High

$6,840

Tallahassee2 sources

Low

$1,808

Typical

$4,191

High

$6,574

Cost Comparison — Prenuptial Agreement

Hialeah2 sources

Low

$1,013

Typical

$2,490

High

$3,967

Florida2 sources

Low

$888

Typical

$2,181

High

$3,475

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$883

Typical

$2,170

High

$3,457

Cape Coral2 sources

Low

$908

Typical

$2,233

High

$3,557

Pensacola2 sources

Low

$867

Typical

$2,132

High

$3,396

Low

$1,013

Typical

$2,490

High

$3,967

Lakeland2 sources

Low

$862

Typical

$2,119

High

$3,376

Daytona Beach2 sources

Low

$882

Typical

$2,168

High

$3,453

Ocala2 sources

Low

$845

Typical

$2,077

High

$3,309

Panama City2 sources

Low

$864

Typical

$2,122

High

$3,381

Deltona2 sources

Low

$882

Typical

$2,168

High

$3,453

Low

$890

Typical

$2,186

High

$3,483

Miami2 sources

Low

$1,013

Typical

$2,490

High

$3,967

Tampa2 sources

Low

$895

Typical

$2,201

High

$3,506

Naples2 sources

Low

$916

Typical

$2,251

High

$3,586

Orlando2 sources

Low

$900

Typical

$2,212

High

$3,524

Gainesville2 sources

Low

$858

Typical

$2,110

High

$3,361

Tallahassee2 sources

Low

$834

Typical

$2,049

High

$3,264

Palm Bay2 sources

Low

$888

Typical

$2,181

High

$3,475

Cost Comparison — Landlord-Tenant Dispute

Hialeah2 sources

Low

$551

Typical

$1,463

High

$2,375

Florida2 sources

Low

$483

Typical

$1,281

High

$2,080

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$480

Typical

$1,275

High

$2,069

Lakeland2 sources

Low

$469

Typical

$1,245

High

$2,021

Low

$551

Typical

$1,463

High

$2,375

Gainesville2 sources

Low

$467

Typical

$1,239

High

$2,012

Daytona Beach2 sources

Low

$479

Typical

$1,273

High

$2,067

Ocala2 sources

Low

$459

Typical

$1,220

High

$1,981

Panama City2 sources

Low

$469

Typical

$1,247

High

$2,024

Deltona2 sources

Low

$479

Typical

$1,273

High

$2,067

Palm Bay2 sources

Low

$483

Typical

$1,281

High

$2,080

Low

$484

Typical

$1,284

High

$2,085

Tallahassee2 sources

Low

$453

Typical

$1,203

High

$1,954

Miami2 sources

Low

$551

Typical

$1,463

High

$2,375

Tampa2 sources

Low

$487

Typical

$1,293

High

$2,099

Naples2 sources

Low

$498

Typical

$1,322

High

$2,147

Orlando2 sources

Low

$489

Typical

$1,299

High

$2,110

Pensacola2 sources

Low

$472

Typical

$1,252

High

$2,033

Cape Coral2 sources

Low

$494

Typical

$1,311

High

$2,129

Cost Comparison — Revocable Living Trust

Hialeah2 sources

Low

$1,384

Typical

$2,426

High

$3,468

Florida2 sources

Low

$1,213

Typical

$2,125

High

$3,038

Lakeland2 sources

Low

$1,178

Typical

$2,064

High

$2,951

Low

$1,384

Typical

$2,426

High

$3,468

Gainesville2 sources

Low

$1,173

Typical

$2,056

High

$2,938

Ocala2 sources

Low

$1,155

Typical

$2,024

High

$2,893

Panama City2 sources

Low

$1,180

Typical

$2,068

High

$2,955

Naples2 sources

Low

$1,251

Typical

$2,193

High

$3,135

Deltona2 sources

Low

$1,205

Typical

$2,112

High

$3,018

Palm Bay2 sources

Low

$1,213

Typical

$2,125

High

$3,038

Low

$1,215

Typical

$2,130

High

$3,044

Miami2 sources

Low

$1,384

Typical

$2,426

High

$3,468

Tampa2 sources

Low

$1,223

Typical

$2,144

High

$3,065

Orlando2 sources

Low

$1,230

Typical

$2,155

High

$3,081

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$1,206

Typical

$2,114

High

$3,022

Pensacola2 sources

Low

$1,185

Typical

$2,077

High

$2,968

Cape Coral2 sources

Low

$1,241

Typical

$2,175

High

$3,109

Daytona Beach2 sources

Low

$1,205

Typical

$2,112

High

$3,018

Tallahassee2 sources

Low

$1,139

Typical

$1,996

High

$2,853

Cost Comparison — DUI/DWI Defense

Florida2 sources

Low

$813

Typical

$2,388

High

$3,963

Cape Coral2 sources

Low

$832

Typical

$2,444

High

$4,056

Pensacola2 sources

Low

$794

Typical

$2,333

High

$3,872

Low

$928

Typical

$2,726

High

$4,524

Gainesville2 sources

Low

$786

Typical

$2,309

High

$3,833

Lakeland2 sources

Low

$789

Typical

$2,319

High

$3,849

Daytona Beach2 sources

Low

$807

Typical

$2,372

High

$3,938

Tallahassee2 sources

Low

$763

Typical

$2,242

High

$3,722

Ocala2 sources

Low

$774

Typical

$2,274

High

$3,773

Panama City2 sources

Low

$791

Typical

$2,323

High

$3,856

Naples2 sources

Low

$839

Typical

$2,464

High

$4,089

Deltona2 sources

Low

$807

Typical

$2,372

High

$3,938

Palm Bay2 sources

Low

$813

Typical

$2,388

High

$3,963

Low

$814

Typical

$2,393

High

$3,972

Hialeah2 sources

Low

$928

Typical

$2,726

High

$4,524

Miami2 sources

Low

$928

Typical

$2,726

High

$4,524

Tampa2 sources

Low

$820

Typical

$2,409

High

$3,998

Orlando2 sources

Low

$824

Typical

$2,421

High

$4,019

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$808

Typical

$2,375

High

$3,942

Cost Comparison — Simple Will Drafting

Florida2 sources

Low

$340

Typical

$651

High

$963

Lakeland2 sources

Low

$330

Typical

$633

High

$935

Low

$388

Typical

$743

High

$1,099

Gainesville2 sources

Low

$329

Typical

$630

High

$931

Daytona Beach2 sources

Low

$338

Typical

$647

High

$956

Ocala2 sources

Low

$324

Typical

$620

High

$917

Panama City2 sources

Low

$331

Typical

$634

High

$937

Naples2 sources

Low

$351

Typical

$672

High

$993

Deltona2 sources

Low

$338

Typical

$647

High

$956

Palm Bay2 sources

Low

$340

Typical

$651

High

$963

Low

$341

Typical

$653

High

$965

Hialeah2 sources

Low

$388

Typical

$743

High

$1,099

Miami2 sources

Low

$388

Typical

$743

High

$1,099

Tampa2 sources

Low

$343

Typical

$657

High

$971

Orlando2 sources

Low

$345

Typical

$661

High

$976

Jacksonville2 sources

Low

$338

Typical

$648

High

$958

Pensacola2 sources

Low

$332

Typical

$636

High

$941

Cape Coral2 sources

Low

$348

Typical

$667

High

$985

Tallahassee2 sources

Low

$319

Typical

$612

High

$904

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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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