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
$1,943
Typical
$4,881
High
$7,820
Low
$1,819
Typical
$4,572
High
$7,324
Low
$1,961
Typical
$4,928
High
$7,895
Low
$1,812
Typical
$4,552
High
$7,293
Low
$1,819
Typical
$4,571
High
$7,323
Low
$1,686
Typical
$4,235
High
$6,785
Low
$1,769
Typical
$4,444
High
$7,120
Low
$1,710
Typical
$4,296
High
$6,883
Low
$1,904
Typical
$4,785
High
$7,665
Cost Comparison — Child Custody Agreement
Low
$2,770
Typical
$5,175
High
$7,580
Low
$2,594
Typical
$4,847
High
$7,099
Low
$2,797
Typical
$5,225
High
$7,653
Low
$2,583
Typical
$4,826
High
$7,069
Low
$2,594
Typical
$4,846
High
$7,098
Low
$2,404
Typical
$4,490
High
$6,577
Low
$2,522
Typical
$4,712
High
$6,902
Low
$2,438
Typical
$4,555
High
$6,672
Low
$2,715
Typical
$5,073
High
$7,430
Cost Comparison — Child Support Order
Low
$620
Typical
$1,142
High
$1,665
Low
$581
Typical
$1,070
High
$1,559
Low
$626
Typical
$1,153
High
$1,680
Low
$578
Typical
$1,065
High
$1,552
Low
$581
Typical
$1,070
High
$1,559
Low
$538
Typical
$991
High
$1,444
Low
$565
Typical
$1,040
High
$1,516
Low
$546
Typical
$1,005
High
$1,465
Low
$608
Typical
$1,120
High
$1,632
Cost Comparison — Landlord-Tenant Dispute
Low
$406
Typical
$1,090
High
$1,774
Low
$380
Typical
$1,021
High
$1,662
Low
$410
Typical
$1,100
High
$1,791
Low
$379
Typical
$1,017
High
$1,654
Low
$380
Typical
$1,021
High
$1,661
Low
$352
Typical
$946
High
$1,539
Low
$370
Typical
$992
High
$1,615
Low
$357
Typical
$959
High
$1,561
Low
$398
Typical
$1,068
High
$1,739
Cost Comparison — Simple Will Drafting
Low
$289
Typical
$562
High
$835
Low
$271
Typical
$526
High
$782
Low
$292
Typical
$567
High
$843
Low
$270
Typical
$524
High
$779
Low
$271
Typical
$526
High
$782
Low
$251
Typical
$488
High
$725
Low
$263
Typical
$512
High
$760
Low
$254
Typical
$495
High
$735
Low
$283
Typical
$551
High
$818
Cost Comparison — Revocable Living Trust
Low
$1,085
Typical
$1,870
High
$2,655
Low
$1,016
Typical
$1,751
High
$2,487
Low
$1,095
Typical
$1,888
High
$2,680
Low
$1,012
Typical
$1,744
High
$2,476
Low
$1,016
Typical
$1,751
High
$2,486
Low
$941
Typical
$1,623
High
$2,304
Low
$988
Typical
$1,703
High
$2,417
Low
$955
Typical
$1,646
High
$2,337
Low
$1,064
Typical
$1,833
High
$2,602
Cost Comparison — Probate Filing
Low
$1,762
Typical
$4,219
High
$6,675
Low
$1,650
Typical
$3,951
High
$6,252
Low
$1,779
Typical
$4,259
High
$6,739
Low
$1,643
Typical
$3,934
High
$6,225
Low
$1,650
Typical
$3,950
High
$6,250
Low
$1,529
Typical
$3,660
High
$5,792
Low
$1,604
Typical
$3,841
High
$6,078
Low
$1,551
Typical
$3,713
High
$5,875
Low
$1,727
Typical
$4,135
High
$6,543
Cost Comparison — Green Card Application
Low
$1,320
Typical
$2,323
High
$3,325
Low
$1,236
Typical
$2,175
High
$3,114
Low
$1,333
Typical
$2,345
High
$3,357
Low
$1,231
Typical
$2,166
High
$3,101
Low
$1,236
Typical
$2,175
High
$3,114
Low
$1,145
Typical
$2,015
High
$2,885
Low
$1,202
Typical
$2,115
High
$3,027
Low
$1,162
Typical
$2,044
High
$2,927
Low
$1,294
Typical
$2,277
High
$3,259
Cost Comparison — Citizenship & Naturalization
Low
$685
Typical
$1,180
High
$1,674
Low
$642
Typical
$1,105
High
$1,568
Low
$692
Typical
$1,191
High
$1,690
Low
$639
Typical
$1,100
High
$1,561
Low
$641
Typical
$1,104
High
$1,568
Low
$594
Typical
$1,023
High
$1,453
Low
$624
Typical
$1,074
High
$1,524
Low
$603
Typical
$1,038
High
$1,473
Low
$671
Typical
$1,156
High
$1,641
Cost Comparison — Prenuptial Agreement
Low
$760
Typical
$1,863
High
$2,965
Low
$712
Typical
$1,744
High
$2,777
Low
$767
Typical
$1,880
High
$2,993
Low
$709
Typical
$1,737
High
$2,765
Low
$712
Typical
$1,744
High
$2,776
Low
$659
Typical
$1,616
High
$2,573
Low
$692
Typical
$1,696
High
$2,700
Low
$669
Typical
$1,639
High
$2,610
Low
$745
Typical
$1,826
High
$2,906
Cost Comparison — DUI/DWI Defense
Low
$685
Typical
$2,005
High
$3,325
Low
$642
Typical
$1,878
High
$3,114
Low
$692
Typical
$2,024
High
$3,357
Low
$639
Typical
$1,870
High
$3,101
Low
$641
Typical
$1,877
High
$3,114
Low
$594
Typical
$1,740
High
$2,885
Low
$624
Typical
$1,826
High
$3,027
Low
$603
Typical
$1,765
High
$2,927
Low
$671
Typical
$1,965
High
$3,259
Cost Comparison — Misdemeanor Defense
Low
$1,885
Typical
$8,780
High
$15,675
Low
$1,765
Typical
$8,223
High
$14,681
Low
$1,903
Typical
$8,864
High
$15,825
Low
$1,758
Typical
$8,188
High
$14,619
Low
$1,765
Typical
$8,222
High
$14,678
Low
$1,636
Typical
$7,618
High
$13,601
Low
$1,716
Typical
$7,994
High
$14,272
Low
$1,659
Typical
$7,728
High
$13,797
Low
$1,848
Typical
$8,606
High
$15,365
Cost Comparison — Felony Defense
Low
$5,060
Typical
$15,130
High
$25,200
Low
$4,739
Typical
$14,171
High
$23,602
Low
$5,109
Typical
$15,275
High
$25,442
Low
$4,719
Typical
$14,110
High
$23,502
Low
$4,738
Typical
$14,168
High
$23,597
Low
$4,391
Typical
$13,128
High
$21,866
Low
$4,607
Typical
$13,776
High
$22,945
Low
$4,454
Typical
$13,317
High
$22,181
Low
$4,960
Typical
$14,830
High
$24,701
Cost Comparison — Criminal Record Expungement
Low
$708
Typical
$1,557
High
$2,405
Low
$663
Typical
$1,458
High
$2,253
Low
$715
Typical
$1,571
High
$2,428
Low
$660
Typical
$1,452
High
$2,243
Low
$663
Typical
$1,458
High
$2,252
Low
$614
Typical
$1,351
High
$2,087
Low
$645
Typical
$1,417
High
$2,190
Low
$623
Typical
$1,370
High
$2,117
Low
$694
Typical
$1,526
High
$2,357
Cost Comparison — Deportation Defense
Low
$2,590
Typical
$6,450
High
$10,310
Low
$2,426
Typical
$6,041
High
$9,656
Low
$2,615
Typical
$6,512
High
$10,409
Low
$2,415
Typical
$6,015
High
$9,615
Low
$2,425
Typical
$6,040
High
$9,654
Low
$2,247
Typical
$5,597
High
$8,946
Low
$2,358
Typical
$5,873
High
$9,387
Low
$2,280
Typical
$5,677
High
$9,075
Low
$2,539
Typical
$6,322
High
$10,106
Cost Comparison — Asylum Application
Low
$1,955
Typical
$3,593
High
$5,230
Low
$1,831
Typical
$3,365
High
$4,898
Low
$1,974
Typical
$3,627
High
$5,280
Low
$1,823
Typical
$3,350
High
$4,878
Low
$1,831
Typical
$3,364
High
$4,897
Low
$1,696
Typical
$3,117
High
$4,538
Low
$1,780
Typical
$3,271
High
$4,762
Low
$1,721
Typical
$3,162
High
$4,603
Low
$1,916
Typical
$3,521
High
$5,126
Cost Comparison — Estate Administration
Low
$1,670
Typical
$3,825
High
$5,980
Low
$1,564
Typical
$3,582
High
$5,601
Low
$1,686
Typical
$3,862
High
$6,037
Low
$1,557
Typical
$3,567
High
$5,577
Low
$1,564
Typical
$3,582
High
$5,600
Low
$1,449
Typical
$3,319
High
$5,189
Low
$1,521
Typical
$3,483
High
$5,445
Low
$1,470
Typical
$3,367
High
$5,264
Low
$1,637
Typical
$3,749
High
$5,862
Cost Comparison — Work Visa Application
Low
$1,066
Typical
$1,878
High
$2,690
Low
$998
Typical
$1,759
High
$2,519
Low
$1,076
Typical
$1,896
High
$2,716
Low
$994
Typical
$1,751
High
$2,509
Low
$998
Typical
$1,759
High
$2,519
Low
$925
Typical
$1,630
High
$2,334
Low
$971
Typical
$1,710
High
$2,449
Low
$938
Typical
$1,653
High
$2,368
Low
$1,045
Typical
$1,841
High
$2,637
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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.