Legal Services Costs in South Carolina
Verified cost ranges across cities in South Carolina
Legal Services Cost Comparison — South Carolina
Compare verified cost ranges across cities in South Carolina
Cost Comparison — Contested Divorce
Low
$1,135
Typical
$2,723
High
$4,310
Low
$1,063
Typical
$2,550
High
$4,037
Low
$1,146
Typical
$2,749
High
$4,351
Low
$1,059
Typical
$2,539
High
$4,020
Low
$1,063
Typical
$2,549
High
$4,036
Low
$985
Typical
$2,362
High
$3,740
Low
$1,033
Typical
$2,479
High
$3,924
Low
$999
Typical
$2,396
High
$3,794
Low
$1,113
Typical
$2,669
High
$4,225
Cost Comparison — Child Custody Agreement
Low
$2,135
Typical
$3,723
High
$5,310
Low
$2,000
Typical
$3,486
High
$4,973
Low
$2,156
Typical
$3,758
High
$5,361
Low
$1,991
Typical
$3,472
High
$4,952
Low
$1,999
Typical
$3,486
High
$4,972
Low
$1,853
Typical
$3,230
High
$4,607
Low
$1,944
Typical
$3,389
High
$4,835
Low
$1,879
Typical
$3,277
High
$4,674
Low
$2,093
Typical
$3,649
High
$5,205
Cost Comparison — Child Support Order
Low
$775
Typical
$2,363
High
$3,950
Low
$726
Typical
$2,213
High
$3,700
Low
$782
Typical
$2,385
High
$3,988
Low
$723
Typical
$2,203
High
$3,684
Low
$726
Typical
$2,212
High
$3,699
Low
$672
Typical
$2,050
High
$3,427
Low
$706
Typical
$2,151
High
$3,596
Low
$682
Typical
$2,079
High
$3,477
Low
$760
Typical
$2,316
High
$3,872
Cost Comparison — Landlord-Tenant Dispute
Low
$279
Typical
$3,775
High
$7,270
Low
$261
Typical
$3,535
High
$6,809
Low
$282
Typical
$3,811
High
$7,340
Low
$260
Typical
$3,520
High
$6,780
Low
$261
Typical
$3,534
High
$6,808
Low
$242
Typical
$3,275
High
$6,308
Low
$254
Typical
$3,437
High
$6,619
Low
$246
Typical
$3,322
High
$6,399
Low
$273
Typical
$3,700
High
$7,126
Cost Comparison — Simple Will Drafting
Low
$279
Typical
$100,648
High
$201,016
Low
$261
Typical
$94,266
High
$188,272
Low
$282
Typical
$101,614
High
$202,946
Low
$260
Typical
$93,864
High
$187,468
Low
$261
Typical
$94,246
High
$188,231
Low
$242
Typical
$87,332
High
$174,422
Low
$254
Typical
$91,640
High
$183,025
Low
$246
Typical
$88,590
High
$176,934
Low
$273
Typical
$98,655
High
$197,036
Cost Comparison — Revocable Living Trust
Low
$322
Typical
$28,669
High
$57,016
Low
$301
Typical
$26,851
High
$53,401
Low
$325
Typical
$28,944
High
$57,563
Low
$300
Typical
$26,736
High
$53,173
Low
$301
Typical
$26,845
High
$53,390
Low
$279
Typical
$24,876
High
$49,473
Low
$293
Typical
$26,103
High
$51,913
Low
$283
Typical
$25,234
High
$50,185
Low
$315
Typical
$28,101
High
$55,887
Cost Comparison — Probate Filing
Low
$25,254
Typical
$25,635
High
$26,016
Low
$23,653
Typical
$24,010
High
$24,367
Low
$25,496
Typical
$25,881
High
$26,266
Low
$23,552
Typical
$23,907
High
$24,263
Low
$23,648
Typical
$24,005
High
$24,361
Low
$21,913
Typical
$22,243
High
$22,574
Low
$22,994
Typical
$23,341
High
$23,688
Low
$22,229
Typical
$22,564
High
$22,899
Low
$24,754
Typical
$25,127
High
$25,501
Cost Comparison — Green Card Application
Low
$1,508
Typical
$2,524
High
$3,540
Low
$1,412
Typical
$2,364
High
$3,316
Low
$1,522
Typical
$2,548
High
$3,574
Low
$1,406
Typical
$2,354
High
$3,301
Low
$1,412
Typical
$2,363
High
$3,315
Low
$1,308
Typical
$2,190
High
$3,072
Low
$1,373
Typical
$2,298
High
$3,223
Low
$1,327
Typical
$2,222
High
$3,116
Low
$1,478
Typical
$2,474
High
$3,470
Cost Comparison — Citizenship & Naturalization
Low
$1,508
Typical
$2,524
High
$3,540
Low
$1,412
Typical
$2,364
High
$3,316
Low
$1,522
Typical
$2,548
High
$3,574
Low
$1,406
Typical
$2,354
High
$3,301
Low
$1,412
Typical
$2,363
High
$3,315
Low
$1,308
Typical
$2,190
High
$3,072
Low
$1,373
Typical
$2,298
High
$3,223
Low
$1,327
Typical
$2,222
High
$3,116
Low
$1,478
Typical
$2,474
High
$3,470
Cost Comparison — Prenuptial Agreement
Low
$660
Typical
$14,735
High
$28,810
Low
$618
Typical
$13,801
High
$26,983
Low
$666
Typical
$14,876
High
$29,087
Low
$616
Typical
$13,742
High
$26,868
Low
$618
Typical
$13,798
High
$26,978
Low
$573
Typical
$12,786
High
$24,998
Low
$601
Typical
$13,416
High
$26,232
Low
$581
Typical
$12,970
High
$25,359
Low
$647
Typical
$14,443
High
$28,240
Cost Comparison — DUI/DWI Defense
Low
$631
Typical
$1,711
High
$2,790
Low
$591
Typical
$1,602
High
$2,613
Low
$637
Typical
$1,727
High
$2,817
Low
$588
Typical
$1,595
High
$2,602
Low
$591
Typical
$1,602
High
$2,613
Low
$548
Typical
$1,484
High
$2,421
Low
$575
Typical
$1,557
High
$2,540
Low
$555
Typical
$1,506
High
$2,456
Low
$619
Typical
$1,677
High
$2,735
Cost Comparison — Misdemeanor Defense
Low
$631
Typical
$1,711
High
$2,790
Low
$591
Typical
$1,602
High
$2,613
Low
$637
Typical
$1,727
High
$2,817
Low
$588
Typical
$1,595
High
$2,602
Low
$591
Typical
$1,602
High
$2,613
Low
$548
Typical
$1,484
High
$2,421
Low
$575
Typical
$1,557
High
$2,540
Low
$555
Typical
$1,506
High
$2,456
Low
$619
Typical
$1,677
High
$2,735
Cost Comparison — Felony Defense
Low
$631
Typical
$1,711
High
$2,790
Low
$591
Typical
$1,602
High
$2,613
Low
$637
Typical
$1,727
High
$2,817
Low
$588
Typical
$1,595
High
$2,602
Low
$591
Typical
$1,602
High
$2,613
Low
$548
Typical
$1,484
High
$2,421
Low
$575
Typical
$1,557
High
$2,540
Low
$555
Typical
$1,506
High
$2,456
Low
$619
Typical
$1,677
High
$2,735
Cost Comparison — Criminal Record Expungement
Low
$581
Typical
$1,661
High
$2,740
Low
$544
Typical
$1,555
High
$2,566
Low
$587
Typical
$1,676
High
$2,766
Low
$542
Typical
$1,549
High
$2,555
Low
$544
Typical
$1,555
High
$2,566
Low
$504
Typical
$1,441
High
$2,378
Low
$529
Typical
$1,512
High
$2,495
Low
$511
Typical
$1,462
High
$2,412
Low
$570
Typical
$1,628
High
$2,686
Cost Comparison — Deportation Defense
Low
$1,508
Typical
$2,524
High
$3,540
Low
$1,412
Typical
$2,364
High
$3,316
Low
$1,522
Typical
$2,548
High
$3,574
Low
$1,406
Typical
$2,354
High
$3,301
Low
$1,412
Typical
$2,363
High
$3,315
Low
$1,308
Typical
$2,190
High
$3,072
Low
$1,373
Typical
$2,298
High
$3,223
Low
$1,327
Typical
$2,222
High
$3,116
Low
$1,478
Typical
$2,474
High
$3,470
Cost Comparison — Asylum Application
Low
$1,508
Typical
$2,524
High
$3,540
Low
$1,412
Typical
$2,364
High
$3,316
Low
$1,522
Typical
$2,548
High
$3,574
Low
$1,406
Typical
$2,354
High
$3,301
Low
$1,412
Typical
$2,363
High
$3,315
Low
$1,308
Typical
$2,190
High
$3,072
Low
$1,373
Typical
$2,298
High
$3,223
Low
$1,327
Typical
$2,222
High
$3,116
Low
$1,478
Typical
$2,474
High
$3,470
Cost Comparison — Estate Administration
Low
$654
Typical
$1,035
High
$1,416
Low
$613
Typical
$969
High
$1,326
Low
$660
Typical
$1,045
High
$1,430
Low
$610
Typical
$965
High
$1,321
Low
$612
Typical
$969
High
$1,326
Low
$567
Typical
$898
High
$1,229
Low
$595
Typical
$942
High
$1,289
Low
$576
Typical
$911
High
$1,246
Low
$641
Typical
$1,015
High
$1,388
Cost Comparison — Work Visa Application
Low
$1,508
Typical
$2,524
High
$3,540
Low
$1,412
Typical
$2,364
High
$3,316
Low
$1,522
Typical
$2,548
High
$3,574
Low
$1,406
Typical
$2,354
High
$3,301
Low
$1,412
Typical
$2,363
High
$3,315
Low
$1,308
Typical
$2,190
High
$3,072
Low
$1,373
Typical
$2,298
High
$3,223
Low
$1,327
Typical
$2,222
High
$3,116
Low
$1,478
Typical
$2,474
High
$3,470
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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.