Legal Services Costs in Indiana

Verified cost ranges across cities in Indiana

Verified by 2 sourcesUpdated April 11, 2026

Legal Services Cost Comparison — Indiana

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Indiana

Cost Comparison — Contested Divorce

Indiana2 sources

Low

$1,168

Typical

$2,836

High

$4,505

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$1,117

Typical

$2,714

High

$4,311

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$1,081

Typical

$2,626

High

$4,170

South Bend2 sources

Low

$1,084

Typical

$2,634

High

$4,183

Evansville2 sources

Low

$1,069

Typical

$2,596

High

$4,123

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$1,091

Typical

$2,650

High

$4,209

Muncie2 sources

Low

$1,029

Typical

$2,500

High

$3,971

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$1,025

Typical

$2,490

High

$3,955

Cost Comparison — Child Custody Agreement

Indiana2 sources

Low

$2,168

Typical

$3,836

High

$5,505

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$2,074

Typical

$3,671

High

$5,268

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$2,006

Typical

$3,551

High

$5,096

South Bend2 sources

Low

$2,013

Typical

$3,562

High

$5,112

Evansville2 sources

Low

$1,984

Typical

$3,511

High

$5,039

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$2,025

Typical

$3,584

High

$5,143

Muncie2 sources

Low

$1,911

Typical

$3,382

High

$4,853

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$1,903

Typical

$3,368

High

$4,833

Cost Comparison — Child Support Order

Indiana2 sources

Low

$808

Typical

$2,476

High

$4,145

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$773

Typical

$2,370

High

$3,967

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$748

Typical

$2,292

High

$3,837

South Bend2 sources

Low

$750

Typical

$2,299

High

$3,849

Evansville2 sources

Low

$739

Typical

$2,267

High

$3,794

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$754

Typical

$2,314

High

$3,873

Muncie2 sources

Low

$712

Typical

$2,183

High

$3,654

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$709

Typical

$2,174

High

$3,639

Cost Comparison — Landlord-Tenant Dispute

Indiana2 sources

Low

$292

Typical

$3,814

High

$7,335

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$279

Typical

$3,650

High

$7,020

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$270

Typical

$3,530

High

$6,790

South Bend2 sources

Low

$271

Typical

$3,541

High

$6,811

Evansville2 sources

Low

$267

Typical

$3,491

High

$6,714

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$273

Typical

$3,563

High

$6,853

Muncie2 sources

Low

$257

Typical

$3,362

High

$6,466

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$256

Typical

$3,348

High

$6,440

Cost Comparison — Simple Will Drafting

Indiana2 sources

Low

$292

Typical

$100,680

High

$201,068

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$279

Typical

$96,351

High

$192,422

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$270

Typical

$93,199

High

$186,129

South Bend2 sources

Low

$271

Typical

$93,491

High

$186,712

Evansville2 sources

Low

$267

Typical

$92,152

High

$184,038

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$273

Typical

$94,065

High

$187,858

Muncie2 sources

Low

$257

Typical

$88,749

High

$177,241

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$256

Typical

$88,397

High

$176,538

Cost Comparison — Revocable Living Trust

Indiana2 sources

Low

$335

Typical

$28,701

High

$57,068

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$320

Typical

$27,467

High

$54,614

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$310

Typical

$26,569

High

$52,828

South Bend2 sources

Low

$311

Typical

$26,652

High

$52,993

Evansville2 sources

Low

$306

Typical

$26,270

High

$52,234

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$313

Typical

$26,816

High

$53,319

Muncie2 sources

Low

$295

Typical

$25,300

High

$50,305

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$294

Typical

$25,200

High

$50,106

Cost Comparison — Probate Filing

Indiana2 sources

Low

$25,267

Typical

$25,668

High

$26,068

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$24,181

Typical

$24,564

High

$24,947

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$23,390

Typical

$23,760

High

$24,131

South Bend2 sources

Low

$23,463

Typical

$23,835

High

$24,207

Evansville2 sources

Low

$23,127

Typical

$23,493

High

$23,860

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$23,607

Typical

$23,981

High

$24,355

Muncie2 sources

Low

$22,273

Typical

$22,626

High

$22,979

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$22,184

Typical

$22,536

High

$22,888

Cost Comparison — Green Card Application

Indiana2 sources

Low

$1,534

Typical

$2,602

High

$3,670

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$1,468

Typical

$2,490

High

$3,512

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$1,420

Typical

$2,409

High

$3,397

South Bend2 sources

Low

$1,424

Typical

$2,416

High

$3,408

Evansville2 sources

Low

$1,404

Typical

$2,382

High

$3,359

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$1,433

Typical

$2,431

High

$3,429

Muncie2 sources

Low

$1,352

Typical

$2,294

High

$3,235

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$1,347

Typical

$2,285

High

$3,222

Cost Comparison — Citizenship & Naturalization

Indiana2 sources

Low

$1,534

Typical

$2,602

High

$3,670

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$1,468

Typical

$2,490

High

$3,512

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$1,420

Typical

$2,409

High

$3,397

South Bend2 sources

Low

$1,424

Typical

$2,416

High

$3,408

Evansville2 sources

Low

$1,404

Typical

$2,382

High

$3,359

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$1,433

Typical

$2,431

High

$3,429

Muncie2 sources

Low

$1,352

Typical

$2,294

High

$3,235

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$1,347

Typical

$2,285

High

$3,222

Cost Comparison — Prenuptial Agreement

Indiana2 sources

Low

$693

Typical

$14,849

High

$29,005

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$663

Typical

$14,210

High

$27,758

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$641

Typical

$13,745

High

$26,850

South Bend2 sources

Low

$643

Typical

$13,789

High

$26,934

Evansville2 sources

Low

$634

Typical

$13,591

High

$26,548

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$647

Typical

$13,873

High

$27,099

Muncie2 sources

Low

$610

Typical

$13,089

High

$25,568

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$608

Typical

$13,037

High

$25,466

Cost Comparison — DUI/DWI Defense

Indiana2 sources

Low

$651

Typical

$1,785

High

$2,920

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$623

Typical

$1,708

High

$2,794

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$602

Typical

$1,653

High

$2,703

South Bend2 sources

Low

$604

Typical

$1,658

High

$2,712

Evansville2 sources

Low

$595

Typical

$1,634

High

$2,673

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$608

Typical

$1,668

High

$2,728

Muncie2 sources

Low

$573

Typical

$1,574

High

$2,574

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$571

Typical

$1,567

High

$2,564

Cost Comparison — Misdemeanor Defense

Indiana2 sources

Low

$651

Typical

$1,785

High

$2,920

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$623

Typical

$1,708

High

$2,794

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$602

Typical

$1,653

High

$2,703

South Bend2 sources

Low

$604

Typical

$1,658

High

$2,712

Evansville2 sources

Low

$595

Typical

$1,634

High

$2,673

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$608

Typical

$1,668

High

$2,728

Muncie2 sources

Low

$573

Typical

$1,574

High

$2,574

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$571

Typical

$1,567

High

$2,564

Cost Comparison — Felony Defense

Indiana2 sources

Low

$651

Typical

$1,785

High

$2,920

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$623

Typical

$1,708

High

$2,794

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$602

Typical

$1,653

High

$2,703

South Bend2 sources

Low

$604

Typical

$1,658

High

$2,712

Evansville2 sources

Low

$595

Typical

$1,634

High

$2,673

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$608

Typical

$1,668

High

$2,728

Muncie2 sources

Low

$573

Typical

$1,574

High

$2,574

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$571

Typical

$1,567

High

$2,564

Cost Comparison — Criminal Record Expungement

Indiana2 sources

Low

$601

Typical

$1,735

High

$2,870

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$575

Typical

$1,661

High

$2,747

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$556

Typical

$1,606

High

$2,657

South Bend2 sources

Low

$558

Typical

$1,611

High

$2,665

Evansville2 sources

Low

$550

Typical

$1,588

High

$2,627

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$561

Typical

$1,621

High

$2,681

Muncie2 sources

Low

$529

Typical

$1,530

High

$2,530

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$527

Typical

$1,524

High

$2,520

Cost Comparison — Deportation Defense

Indiana2 sources

Low

$1,534

Typical

$2,602

High

$3,670

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$1,468

Typical

$2,490

High

$3,512

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$1,420

Typical

$2,409

High

$3,397

South Bend2 sources

Low

$1,424

Typical

$2,416

High

$3,408

Evansville2 sources

Low

$1,404

Typical

$2,382

High

$3,359

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$1,433

Typical

$2,431

High

$3,429

Muncie2 sources

Low

$1,352

Typical

$2,294

High

$3,235

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$1,347

Typical

$2,285

High

$3,222

Cost Comparison — Asylum Application

Indiana2 sources

Low

$1,534

Typical

$2,602

High

$3,670

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$1,468

Typical

$2,490

High

$3,512

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$1,420

Typical

$2,409

High

$3,397

South Bend2 sources

Low

$1,424

Typical

$2,416

High

$3,408

Evansville2 sources

Low

$1,404

Typical

$2,382

High

$3,359

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$1,433

Typical

$2,431

High

$3,429

Muncie2 sources

Low

$1,352

Typical

$2,294

High

$3,235

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$1,347

Typical

$2,285

High

$3,222

Cost Comparison — Estate Administration

Indiana2 sources

Low

$667

Typical

$1,068

High

$1,468

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$638

Typical

$1,022

High

$1,405

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$617

Typical

$988

High

$1,359

South Bend2 sources

Low

$619

Typical

$991

High

$1,363

Evansville2 sources

Low

$611

Typical

$977

High

$1,344

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$623

Typical

$997

High

$1,372

Muncie2 sources

Low

$588

Typical

$941

High

$1,294

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$586

Typical

$937

High

$1,289

Cost Comparison — Work Visa Application

Indiana2 sources

Low

$1,534

Typical

$2,602

High

$3,670

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$1,468

Typical

$2,490

High

$3,512

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$1,420

Typical

$2,409

High

$3,397

South Bend2 sources

Low

$1,424

Typical

$2,416

High

$3,408

Evansville2 sources

Low

$1,404

Typical

$2,382

High

$3,359

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$1,433

Typical

$2,431

High

$3,429

Muncie2 sources

Low

$1,352

Typical

$2,294

High

$3,235

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$1,347

Typical

$2,285

High

$3,222

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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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