Legal Services Costs in New York
Verified cost ranges across cities in New York
Legal Services Cost Comparison — New York
Compare verified cost ranges across cities in New York
Cost Comparison — Contested Divorce
Low
$2,896
Typical
$7,265
High
$11,634
Low
$2,861
Typical
$7,176
High
$11,491
Low
$2,985
Typical
$7,488
High
$11,990
Low
$3,360
Typical
$8,428
High
$13,496
Low
$2,972
Typical
$7,455
High
$11,938
Low
$2,858
Typical
$7,169
High
$11,479
Low
$2,767
Typical
$6,939
High
$11,112
Low
$2,772
Typical
$6,953
High
$11,134
Low
$3,006
Typical
$7,541
High
$12,075
Low
$2,832
Typical
$7,103
High
$11,375
Low
$2,818
Typical
$7,068
High
$11,319
Low
$2,618
Typical
$6,566
High
$10,514
Cost Comparison — Child Custody Agreement
Low
$3,362
Typical
$6,707
High
$10,052
Low
$3,321
Typical
$6,625
High
$9,929
Low
$3,465
Typical
$6,913
High
$10,360
Low
$3,900
Typical
$7,781
High
$11,661
Low
$3,450
Typical
$6,883
High
$10,315
Low
$3,317
Typical
$6,618
High
$9,919
Low
$3,211
Typical
$6,407
High
$9,602
Low
$3,218
Typical
$6,419
High
$9,620
Low
$3,490
Typical
$6,962
High
$10,434
Low
$3,287
Typical
$6,558
High
$9,829
Low
$3,271
Typical
$6,525
High
$9,780
Low
$3,038
Typical
$6,062
High
$9,085
Cost Comparison — Child Support Order
Low
$871
Typical
$1,648
High
$2,424
Low
$861
Typical
$1,628
High
$2,395
Low
$898
Typical
$1,698
High
$2,499
Low
$1,011
Typical
$1,912
High
$2,812
Low
$894
Typical
$1,691
High
$2,488
Low
$860
Typical
$1,626
High
$2,392
Low
$832
Typical
$1,574
High
$2,316
Low
$834
Typical
$1,577
High
$2,320
Low
$904
Typical
$1,710
High
$2,516
Low
$852
Typical
$1,611
High
$2,370
Low
$848
Typical
$1,603
High
$2,359
Low
$787
Typical
$1,489
High
$2,191
Cost Comparison — Landlord-Tenant Dispute
Low
$596
Typical
$1,563
High
$2,531
Low
$615
Typical
$1,611
High
$2,608
Low
$692
Typical
$1,814
High
$2,936
Low
$589
Typical
$1,544
High
$2,500
Low
$612
Typical
$1,604
High
$2,597
Low
$588
Typical
$1,543
High
$2,497
Low
$570
Typical
$1,493
High
$2,417
Low
$571
Typical
$1,496
High
$2,422
Low
$619
Typical
$1,623
High
$2,627
Low
$583
Typical
$1,529
High
$2,474
Low
$580
Typical
$1,521
High
$2,462
Low
$539
Typical
$1,413
High
$2,287
Cost Comparison — Simple Will Drafting
Low
$415
Typical
$781
High
$1,147
Low
$482
Typical
$906
High
$1,331
Low
$410
Typical
$772
High
$1,133
Low
$428
Typical
$805
High
$1,183
Low
$426
Typical
$802
High
$1,177
Low
$410
Typical
$771
High
$1,132
Low
$397
Typical
$746
High
$1,096
Low
$397
Typical
$748
High
$1,098
Low
$431
Typical
$811
High
$1,191
Low
$406
Typical
$764
High
$1,122
Low
$404
Typical
$760
High
$1,116
Low
$375
Typical
$706
High
$1,037
Cost Comparison — Revocable Living Trust
Low
$1,390
Typical
$2,489
High
$3,588
Low
$1,612
Typical
$2,887
High
$4,162
Low
$1,373
Typical
$2,458
High
$3,544
Low
$1,433
Typical
$2,565
High
$3,698
Low
$1,426
Typical
$2,554
High
$3,682
Low
$1,371
Typical
$2,456
High
$3,540
Low
$1,328
Typical
$2,377
High
$3,427
Low
$1,330
Typical
$2,382
High
$3,434
Low
$1,443
Typical
$2,583
High
$3,724
Low
$1,359
Typical
$2,433
High
$3,508
Low
$1,352
Typical
$2,421
High
$3,490
Low
$1,256
Typical
$2,249
High
$3,242
Cost Comparison — Probate Filing
Low
$2,114
Typical
$5,138
High
$8,163
Low
$2,088
Typical
$5,075
High
$8,063
Low
$2,179
Typical
$5,296
High
$8,413
Low
$2,453
Typical
$5,961
High
$9,469
Low
$2,170
Typical
$5,273
High
$8,376
Low
$2,086
Typical
$5,070
High
$8,054
Low
$2,020
Typical
$4,908
High
$7,797
Low
$2,023
Typical
$4,918
High
$7,812
Low
$2,194
Typical
$5,333
High
$8,472
Low
$2,067
Typical
$5,024
High
$7,981
Low
$2,057
Typical
$4,999
High
$7,941
Low
$1,911
Typical
$4,644
High
$7,377
Cost Comparison — Green Card Application
Low
$1,955
Typical
$3,434
High
$4,912
Low
$2,268
Typical
$3,983
High
$5,698
Low
$2,015
Typical
$3,539
High
$5,063
Low
$2,006
Typical
$3,524
High
$5,041
Low
$1,929
Typical
$3,388
High
$4,847
Low
$1,868
Typical
$3,280
High
$4,692
Low
$1,871
Typical
$3,286
High
$4,701
Low
$2,029
Typical
$3,564
High
$5,098
Low
$1,912
Typical
$3,357
High
$4,803
Low
$1,902
Typical
$3,341
High
$4,779
Low
$1,767
Typical
$3,103
High
$4,439
Low
$1,931
Typical
$3,392
High
$4,852
Cost Comparison — Citizenship & Naturalization
Low
$1,002
Typical
$1,718
High
$2,434
Low
$990
Typical
$1,697
High
$2,404
Low
$1,033
Typical
$1,770
High
$2,508
Low
$1,162
Typical
$1,993
High
$2,823
Low
$1,028
Typical
$1,763
High
$2,497
Low
$989
Typical
$1,695
High
$2,401
Low
$957
Typical
$1,641
High
$2,324
Low
$959
Typical
$1,644
High
$2,329
Low
$1,040
Typical
$1,783
High
$2,526
Low
$980
Typical
$1,679
High
$2,379
Low
$975
Typical
$1,671
High
$2,368
Low
$905
Typical
$1,552
High
$2,199
Cost Comparison — Prenuptial Agreement
Low
$1,075
Typical
$2,650
High
$4,226
Low
$1,247
Typical
$3,074
High
$4,902
Low
$1,061
Typical
$2,618
High
$4,174
Low
$1,108
Typical
$2,731
High
$4,355
Low
$1,103
Typical
$2,720
High
$4,336
Low
$1,026
Typical
$2,531
High
$4,036
Low
$1,028
Typical
$2,536
High
$4,044
Low
$1,115
Typical
$2,751
High
$4,386
Low
$1,051
Typical
$2,591
High
$4,132
Low
$1,060
Typical
$2,615
High
$4,169
Low
$1,045
Typical
$2,578
High
$4,111
Low
$971
Typical
$2,395
High
$3,819
Cost Comparison — DUI/DWI Defense
Low
$1,002
Typical
$2,957
High
$4,912
Low
$1,162
Typical
$3,430
High
$5,698
Low
$990
Typical
$2,921
High
$4,852
Low
$1,033
Typical
$3,048
High
$5,063
Low
$1,028
Typical
$3,034
High
$5,041
Low
$989
Typical
$2,918
High
$4,847
Low
$957
Typical
$2,824
High
$4,692
Low
$959
Typical
$2,830
High
$4,701
Low
$1,040
Typical
$3,069
High
$5,098
Low
$980
Typical
$2,891
High
$4,803
Low
$975
Typical
$2,877
High
$4,779
Low
$905
Typical
$2,672
High
$4,439
Cost Comparison — Misdemeanor Defense
Low
$2,166
Typical
$9,531
High
$16,895
Low
$2,140
Typical
$9,414
High
$16,688
Low
$2,233
Typical
$9,823
High
$17,413
Low
$2,513
Typical
$11,056
High
$19,600
Low
$2,223
Typical
$9,780
High
$17,338
Low
$2,137
Typical
$9,404
High
$16,671
Low
$2,069
Typical
$9,103
High
$16,138
Low
$2,073
Typical
$9,121
High
$16,169
Low
$2,248
Typical
$9,892
High
$17,536
Low
$2,118
Typical
$9,319
High
$16,519
Low
$2,107
Typical
$9,272
High
$16,437
Low
$1,958
Typical
$8,613
High
$15,269
Cost Comparison — Felony Defense
Low
$8,042
Typical
$22,115
High
$36,188
Low
$6,933
Typical
$19,064
High
$31,195
Low
$6,848
Typical
$18,830
High
$30,813
Low
$7,145
Typical
$19,648
High
$32,150
Low
$7,114
Typical
$19,563
High
$32,012
Low
$6,841
Typical
$18,811
High
$30,780
Low
$6,622
Typical
$18,209
High
$29,797
Low
$6,635
Typical
$18,245
High
$29,854
Low
$7,196
Typical
$19,787
High
$32,378
Low
$6,778
Typical
$18,640
High
$30,501
Low
$6,745
Typical
$18,547
High
$30,350
Low
$6,265
Typical
$17,229
High
$28,192
Cost Comparison — Criminal Record Expungement
Low
$957
Typical
$2,151
High
$3,345
Low
$945
Typical
$2,125
High
$3,304
Low
$986
Typical
$2,217
High
$3,448
Low
$1,110
Typical
$2,495
High
$3,881
Low
$982
Typical
$2,207
High
$3,433
Low
$944
Typical
$2,122
High
$3,301
Low
$914
Typical
$2,054
High
$3,195
Low
$916
Typical
$2,058
High
$3,201
Low
$993
Typical
$2,232
High
$3,472
Low
$935
Typical
$2,103
High
$3,271
Low
$931
Typical
$2,093
High
$3,254
Low
$865
Typical
$1,944
High
$3,023
Cost Comparison — Deportation Defense
Low
$3,862
Typical
$9,630
High
$15,399
Low
$3,814
Typical
$9,512
High
$15,210
Low
$3,980
Typical
$9,925
High
$15,870
Low
$4,480
Typical
$11,172
High
$17,863
Low
$3,963
Typical
$9,882
High
$15,802
Low
$3,810
Typical
$9,502
High
$15,194
Low
$3,689
Typical
$9,198
High
$14,708
Low
$3,696
Typical
$9,216
High
$14,737
Low
$4,008
Typical
$9,995
High
$15,983
Low
$3,776
Typical
$9,416
High
$15,056
Low
$3,757
Typical
$9,369
High
$14,981
Low
$3,490
Typical
$8,703
High
$13,916
Cost Comparison — Asylum Application
Low
$2,908
Typical
$5,340
High
$7,772
Low
$2,873
Typical
$5,275
High
$7,677
Low
$2,998
Typical
$5,504
High
$8,010
Low
$3,374
Typical
$6,195
High
$9,016
Low
$2,985
Typical
$5,480
High
$7,976
Low
$2,870
Typical
$5,269
High
$7,669
Low
$2,778
Typical
$5,101
High
$7,424
Low
$2,783
Typical
$5,111
High
$7,438
Low
$3,019
Typical
$5,543
High
$8,067
Low
$2,844
Typical
$5,221
High
$7,599
Low
$2,830
Typical
$5,196
High
$7,561
Low
$2,629
Typical
$4,826
High
$7,024
Cost Comparison — Estate Administration
Low
$2,295
Typical
$5,397
High
$8,500
Low
$2,267
Typical
$5,331
High
$8,396
Low
$2,365
Typical
$5,563
High
$8,760
Low
$2,662
Typical
$6,261
High
$9,860
Low
$2,355
Typical
$5,539
High
$8,722
Low
$2,264
Typical
$5,326
High
$8,387
Low
$2,192
Typical
$5,155
High
$8,119
Low
$2,196
Typical
$5,165
High
$8,135
Low
$2,382
Typical
$5,602
High
$8,822
Low
$2,244
Typical
$5,277
High
$8,311
Low
$2,233
Typical
$5,251
High
$8,269
Low
$2,074
Typical
$4,878
High
$7,682
Cost Comparison — Work Visa Application
Low
$1,574
Typical
$2,766
High
$3,959
Low
$1,555
Typical
$2,732
High
$3,910
Low
$1,622
Typical
$2,851
High
$4,080
Low
$1,826
Typical
$3,209
High
$4,592
Low
$1,615
Typical
$2,839
High
$4,062
Low
$1,553
Typical
$2,730
High
$3,906
Low
$1,503
Typical
$2,642
High
$3,781
Low
$1,506
Typical
$2,647
High
$3,789
Low
$1,634
Typical
$2,871
High
$4,109
Low
$1,539
Typical
$2,705
High
$3,871
Low
$1,531
Typical
$2,691
High
$3,852
Low
$1,422
Typical
$2,500
High
$3,578
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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.