Legal Services Costs in Indiana

Verified cost ranges across cities in Indiana

Verified by 2 sourcesUpdated May 22, 2026

Legal Services Cost Comparison — Indiana

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Indiana

Cost Comparison — Contested Divorce

Indiana2 sources

Low

$2,040

Typical

$5,125

High

$8,210

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$1,952

Typical

$4,905

High

$7,857

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$1,888

Typical

$4,744

High

$7,600

South Bend2 sources

Low

$1,894

Typical

$4,759

High

$7,624

Evansville2 sources

Low

$1,867

Typical

$4,691

High

$7,515

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$1,906

Typical

$4,788

High

$7,671

Muncie2 sources

Low

$1,798

Typical

$4,518

High

$7,237

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$1,791

Typical

$4,500

High

$7,208

Cost Comparison — Child Custody Agreement

Indiana2 sources

Low

$2,835

Typical

$5,338

High

$7,840

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$2,713

Typical

$5,108

High

$7,503

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$2,624

Typical

$4,941

High

$7,257

South Bend2 sources

Low

$2,633

Typical

$4,956

High

$7,280

Evansville2 sources

Low

$2,595

Typical

$4,885

High

$7,176

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$2,649

Typical

$4,987

High

$7,325

Muncie2 sources

Low

$2,499

Typical

$4,705

High

$6,911

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$2,489

Typical

$4,686

High

$6,884

Cost Comparison — Child Support Order

Indiana2 sources

Low

$646

Typical

$1,194

High

$1,743

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$618

Typical

$1,143

High

$1,668

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$598

Typical

$1,106

High

$1,613

South Bend2 sources

Low

$600

Typical

$1,109

High

$1,618

Evansville2 sources

Low

$591

Typical

$1,093

High

$1,595

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$604

Typical

$1,116

High

$1,628

Muncie2 sources

Low

$569

Typical

$1,053

High

$1,536

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$567

Typical

$1,049

High

$1,530

Cost Comparison — Landlord-Tenant Dispute

Indiana2 sources

Low

$426

Typical

$1,139

High

$1,852

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$407

Typical

$1,090

High

$1,772

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$394

Typical

$1,054

High

$1,714

South Bend2 sources

Low

$395

Typical

$1,057

High

$1,720

Evansville2 sources

Low

$389

Typical

$1,042

High

$1,695

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$398

Typical

$1,064

High

$1,730

Muncie2 sources

Low

$375

Typical

$1,004

High

$1,633

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$374

Typical

$1,000

High

$1,626

Cost Comparison — Simple Will Drafting

Indiana2 sources

Low

$302

Typical

$585

High

$868

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$289

Typical

$560

High

$830

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$280

Typical

$541

High

$803

South Bend2 sources

Low

$280

Typical

$543

High

$806

Evansville2 sources

Low

$276

Typical

$535

High

$794

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$282

Typical

$546

High

$811

Muncie2 sources

Low

$266

Typical

$515

High

$765

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$265

Typical

$513

High

$762

Cost Comparison — Revocable Living Trust

Indiana2 sources

Low

$1,118

Typical

$1,935

High

$2,753

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$1,069

Typical

$1,852

High

$2,634

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$1,034

Typical

$1,791

High

$2,548

South Bend2 sources

Low

$1,038

Typical

$1,797

High

$2,556

Evansville2 sources

Low

$1,023

Typical

$1,771

High

$2,519

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$1,044

Typical

$1,808

High

$2,572

Muncie2 sources

Low

$985

Typical

$1,706

High

$2,426

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$981

Typical

$1,699

High

$2,417

Cost Comparison — Probate Filing

Indiana2 sources

Low

$1,801

Typical

$4,319

High

$6,838

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$1,724

Typical

$4,134

High

$6,543

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$1,667

Typical

$3,998

High

$6,329

South Bend2 sources

Low

$1,672

Typical

$4,011

High

$6,349

Evansville2 sources

Low

$1,648

Typical

$3,953

High

$6,258

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$1,683

Typical

$4,035

High

$6,388

Muncie2 sources

Low

$1,588

Typical

$3,807

High

$6,027

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$1,581

Typical

$3,792

High

$6,003

Cost Comparison — Green Card Application

Indiana2 sources

Low

$1,385

Typical

$2,436

High

$3,488

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$1,325

Typical

$2,331

High

$3,338

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$1,282

Typical

$2,255

High

$3,228

South Bend2 sources

Low

$1,286

Typical

$2,262

High

$3,238

Evansville2 sources

Low

$1,268

Typical

$2,230

High

$3,192

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$1,294

Typical

$2,276

High

$3,258

Muncie2 sources

Low

$1,221

Typical

$2,148

High

$3,074

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$1,216

Typical

$2,139

High

$3,062

Cost Comparison — Citizenship & Naturalization

Indiana2 sources

Low

$718

Typical

$1,235

High

$1,752

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$687

Typical

$1,182

High

$1,677

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$664

Typical

$1,143

High

$1,622

South Bend2 sources

Low

$666

Typical

$1,147

High

$1,627

Evansville2 sources

Low

$657

Typical

$1,130

High

$1,604

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$670

Typical

$1,154

High

$1,637

Muncie2 sources

Low

$632

Typical

$1,088

High

$1,544

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$630

Typical

$1,084

High

$1,538

Cost Comparison — Prenuptial Agreement

Indiana2 sources

Low

$793

Typical

$1,944

High

$3,095

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$758

Typical

$1,860

High

$2,962

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$734

Typical

$1,799

High

$2,865

South Bend2 sources

Low

$736

Typical

$1,805

High

$2,874

Evansville2 sources

Low

$725

Typical

$1,779

High

$2,833

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$740

Typical

$1,816

High

$2,892

Muncie2 sources

Low

$699

Typical

$1,713

High

$2,728

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$696

Typical

$1,707

High

$2,717

Cost Comparison — DUI/DWI Defense

Indiana2 sources

Low

$718

Typical

$2,103

High

$3,488

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$687

Typical

$2,012

High

$3,338

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$664

Typical

$1,946

High

$3,228

South Bend2 sources

Low

$666

Typical

$1,952

High

$3,238

Evansville2 sources

Low

$657

Typical

$1,924

High

$3,192

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$670

Typical

$1,964

High

$3,258

Muncie2 sources

Low

$632

Typical

$1,853

High

$3,074

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$630

Typical

$1,846

High

$3,062

Cost Comparison — Misdemeanor Defense

Indiana2 sources

Low

$1,918

Typical

$8,878

High

$15,838

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$1,835

Typical

$8,496

High

$15,156

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$1,775

Typical

$8,218

High

$14,661

South Bend2 sources

Low

$1,781

Typical

$8,244

High

$14,707

Evansville2 sources

Low

$1,755

Typical

$8,126

High

$14,496

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$1,792

Typical

$8,294

High

$14,797

Muncie2 sources

Low

$1,690

Typical

$7,826

High

$13,961

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$1,684

Typical

$7,794

High

$13,905

Cost Comparison — Felony Defense

Indiana2 sources

Low

$5,255

Typical

$15,553

High

$25,850

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$5,029

Typical

$14,884

High

$24,738

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$4,865

Typical

$14,397

High

$23,929

South Bend2 sources

Low

$4,880

Typical

$14,442

High

$24,004

Evansville2 sources

Low

$4,810

Typical

$14,235

High

$23,661

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$4,910

Typical

$14,531

High

$24,152

Muncie2 sources

Low

$4,632

Typical

$13,710

High

$22,787

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$4,614

Typical

$13,655

High

$22,696

Cost Comparison — Criminal Record Expungement

Indiana2 sources

Low

$734

Typical

$1,618

High

$2,503

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$702

Typical

$1,549

High

$2,395

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$679

Typical

$1,498

High

$2,317

South Bend2 sources

Low

$682

Typical

$1,503

High

$2,324

Evansville2 sources

Low

$672

Typical

$1,481

High

$2,291

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$686

Typical

$1,512

High

$2,338

Muncie2 sources

Low

$647

Typical

$1,426

High

$2,206

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$644

Typical

$1,421

High

$2,197

Cost Comparison — Deportation Defense

Indiana2 sources

Low

$2,720

Typical

$6,775

High

$10,830

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$2,603

Typical

$6,484

High

$10,364

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$2,518

Typical

$6,272

High

$10,025

South Bend2 sources

Low

$2,526

Typical

$6,291

High

$10,057

Evansville2 sources

Low

$2,490

Typical

$6,201

High

$9,913

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$2,541

Typical

$6,330

High

$10,118

Muncie2 sources

Low

$2,398

Typical

$5,972

High

$9,547

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$2,388

Typical

$5,948

High

$9,509

Cost Comparison — Asylum Application

Indiana2 sources

Low

$2,053

Typical

$3,771

High

$5,490

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$1,964

Typical

$3,609

High

$5,254

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$1,900

Typical

$3,491

High

$5,082

South Bend2 sources

Low

$1,906

Typical

$3,502

High

$5,098

Evansville2 sources

Low

$1,879

Typical

$3,452

High

$5,025

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$1,918

Typical

$3,523

High

$5,129

Muncie2 sources

Low

$1,809

Typical

$3,324

High

$4,839

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$1,802

Typical

$3,311

High

$4,820

Cost Comparison — Estate Administration

Indiana2 sources

Low

$1,735

Typical

$3,988

High

$6,240

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$1,660

Typical

$3,816

High

$5,972

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$1,606

Typical

$3,691

High

$5,776

South Bend2 sources

Low

$1,611

Typical

$3,703

High

$5,794

Evansville2 sources

Low

$1,588

Typical

$3,650

High

$5,711

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$1,621

Typical

$3,726

High

$5,830

Muncie2 sources

Low

$1,529

Typical

$3,515

High

$5,501

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$1,523

Typical

$3,501

High

$5,479

Cost Comparison — Work Visa Application

Indiana2 sources

Low

$1,118

Typical

$1,969

High

$2,820

Indianapolis2 sources

Low

$1,070

Typical

$1,884

High

$2,699

Fort Wayne2 sources

Low

$1,035

Typical

$1,823

High

$2,610

South Bend2 sources

Low

$1,038

Typical

$1,828

High

$2,619

Evansville2 sources

Low

$1,023

Typical

$1,802

High

$2,581

Lafayette2 sources

Low

$1,045

Typical

$1,840

High

$2,635

Muncie2 sources

Low

$986

Typical

$1,736

High

$2,486

Terre Haute2 sources

Low

$982

Typical

$1,729

High

$2,476

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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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