Legal Services Costs in Texas

Verified cost ranges across cities in Texas

Verified by 2 sourcesUpdated May 22, 2026

Legal Services Cost Comparison — Texas

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Texas

Cost Comparison — Contested Divorce

Houston2 sources

Low

$2,360

Typical

$5,924

High

$9,488

Garland2 sources

Low

$2,466

Typical

$6,192

High

$9,917

Dallas2 sources

Low

$2,466

Typical

$6,192

High

$9,917

Killeen2 sources

Low

$2,180

Typical

$5,474

High

$8,767

Plano2 sources

Low

$2,466

Typical

$6,192

High

$9,917

Texas2 sources

Low

$2,393

Typical

$6,006

High

$9,620

Austin2 sources

Low

$2,346

Typical

$5,890

High

$9,434

Arlington2 sources

Low

$2,466

Typical

$6,192

High

$9,917

McAllen2 sources

Low

$2,055

Typical

$5,159

High

$8,263

Lubbock2 sources

Low

$2,185

Typical

$5,485

High

$8,785

Amarillo2 sources

Low

$2,197

Typical

$5,515

High

$8,833

El Paso2 sources

Low

$2,151

Typical

$5,400

High

$8,649

San Antonio2 sources

Low

$2,266

Typical

$5,689

High

$9,112

Fort Worth2 sources

Low

$2,466

Typical

$6,192

High

$9,917

Low

$2,217

Typical

$5,566

High

$8,915

Beaumont2 sources

Low

$2,154

Typical

$5,409

High

$8,663

Brownsville2 sources

Low

$2,057

Typical

$5,164

High

$8,270

San Angelo2 sources

Low

$2,212

Typical

$5,553

High

$8,894

Texarkana2 sources

Low

$2,010

Typical

$5,046

High

$8,082

Tyler2 sources

Low

$2,205

Typical

$5,535

High

$8,866

Low

$2,176

Typical

$5,463

High

$8,749

Sherman2 sources

Low

$2,243

Typical

$5,632

High

$9,021

Waco2 sources

Low

$2,214

Typical

$5,559

High

$8,903

Midland2 sources

Low

$2,292

Typical

$5,753

High

$9,214

Odessa2 sources

Low

$2,247

Typical

$5,640

High

$9,033

Longview2 sources

Low

$2,141

Typical

$5,375

High

$8,609

Wichita Falls2 sources

Low

$2,142

Typical

$5,376

High

$8,611

Laredo2 sources

Low

$2,081

Typical

$5,223

High

$8,366

Abilene2 sources

Low

$2,162

Typical

$5,427

High

$8,693

Cost Comparison — Child Custody Agreement

Houston2 sources

Low

$3,028

Typical

$5,844

High

$8,660

El Paso2 sources

Low

$2,760

Typical

$5,327

High

$7,894

Garland2 sources

Low

$3,165

Typical

$6,108

High

$9,051

Dallas2 sources

Low

$3,165

Typical

$6,108

High

$9,051

Plano2 sources

Low

$3,165

Typical

$6,108

High

$9,051

Texas2 sources

Low

$3,070

Typical

$5,925

High

$8,780

Austin2 sources

Low

$3,011

Typical

$5,811

High

$8,611

Arlington2 sources

Low

$3,165

Typical

$6,108

High

$9,051

McAllen2 sources

Low

$2,637

Typical

$5,089

High

$7,541

Lubbock2 sources

Low

$2,804

Typical

$5,411

High

$8,018

Amarillo2 sources

Low

$2,819

Typical

$5,440

High

$8,062

Killeen2 sources

Low

$2,798

Typical

$5,399

High

$8,001

San Antonio2 sources

Low

$2,908

Typical

$5,612

High

$8,316

Fort Worth2 sources

Low

$3,165

Typical

$6,108

High

$9,051

Low

$2,845

Typical

$5,491

High

$8,136

Beaumont2 sources

Low

$2,765

Typical

$5,335

High

$7,906

Brownsville2 sources

Low

$2,639

Typical

$5,094

High

$7,548

San Angelo2 sources

Low

$2,838

Typical

$5,478

High

$8,117

Texarkana2 sources

Low

$2,579

Typical

$4,978

High

$7,376

Tyler2 sources

Low

$2,829

Typical

$5,460

High

$8,092

Low

$2,792

Typical

$5,389

High

$7,985

Sherman2 sources

Low

$2,879

Typical

$5,556

High

$8,233

Waco2 sources

Low

$2,841

Typical

$5,484

High

$8,126

Midland2 sources

Low

$2,940

Typical

$5,675

High

$8,409

Odessa2 sources

Low

$2,883

Typical

$5,564

High

$8,244

Longview2 sources

Low

$2,747

Typical

$5,302

High

$7,857

Wichita Falls2 sources

Low

$2,748

Typical

$5,303

High

$7,859

Laredo2 sources

Low

$2,670

Typical

$5,152

High

$7,635

Abilene2 sources

Low

$2,774

Typical

$5,354

High

$7,934

Cost Comparison — Child Support Order

Houston2 sources

Low

$730

Typical

$1,363

High

$1,997

El Paso2 sources

Low

$665

Typical

$1,243

High

$1,820

Garland2 sources

Low

$763

Typical

$1,425

High

$2,087

Dallas2 sources

Low

$763

Typical

$1,425

High

$2,087

Plano2 sources

Low

$763

Typical

$1,425

High

$2,087

Texas2 sources

Low

$740

Typical

$1,382

High

$2,025

Austin2 sources

Low

$726

Typical

$1,356

High

$1,985

Arlington2 sources

Low

$763

Typical

$1,425

High

$2,087

McAllen2 sources

Low

$636

Typical

$1,187

High

$1,739

Lubbock2 sources

Low

$676

Typical

$1,262

High

$1,849

Amarillo2 sources

Low

$679

Typical

$1,269

High

$1,859

Killeen2 sources

Low

$674

Typical

$1,260

High

$1,845

San Antonio2 sources

Low

$701

Typical

$1,309

High

$1,918

Fort Worth2 sources

Low

$763

Typical

$1,425

High

$2,087

Low

$686

Typical

$1,281

High

$1,876

Beaumont2 sources

Low

$666

Typical

$1,245

High

$1,823

Brownsville2 sources

Low

$636

Typical

$1,188

High

$1,740

San Angelo2 sources

Low

$684

Typical

$1,278

High

$1,872

Texarkana2 sources

Low

$622

Typical

$1,161

High

$1,701

Tyler2 sources

Low

$682

Typical

$1,274

High

$1,866

Low

$673

Typical

$1,257

High

$1,841

Sherman2 sources

Low

$694

Typical

$1,296

High

$1,898

Waco2 sources

Low

$685

Typical

$1,279

High

$1,874

Midland2 sources

Low

$709

Typical

$1,324

High

$1,939

Odessa2 sources

Low

$695

Typical

$1,298

High

$1,901

Wichita Falls2 sources

Low

$662

Typical

$1,237

High

$1,812

Laredo2 sources

Low

$644

Typical

$1,202

High

$1,761

Abilene2 sources

Low

$669

Typical

$1,249

High

$1,829

Longview2 sources

Low

$662

Typical

$1,237

High

$1,812

Cost Comparison — DUI/DWI Defense

Houston2 sources

Low

$824

Typical

$2,421

High

$4,019

Arlington2 sources

Low

$861

Typical

$2,531

High

$4,201

Garland2 sources

Low

$861

Typical

$2,531

High

$4,201

Fort Worth2 sources

Low

$861

Typical

$2,531

High

$4,201

Plano2 sources

Low

$861

Typical

$2,531

High

$4,201

Texas2 sources

Low

$835

Typical

$2,455

High

$4,075

Low

$774

Typical

$2,275

High

$3,776

McAllen2 sources

Low

$717

Typical

$2,109

High

$3,500

Lubbock2 sources

Low

$763

Typical

$2,242

High

$3,721

Killeen2 sources

Low

$761

Typical

$2,237

High

$3,714

San Antonio2 sources

Low

$791

Typical

$2,325

High

$3,860

Austin2 sources

Low

$819

Typical

$2,408

High

$3,996

El Paso2 sources

Low

$751

Typical

$2,207

High

$3,664

Dallas2 sources

Low

$861

Typical

$2,531

High

$4,201

San Angelo2 sources

Low

$772

Typical

$2,270

High

$3,767

Texarkana2 sources

Low

$701

Typical

$2,062

High

$3,423

Sherman2 sources

Low

$783

Typical

$2,302

High

$3,821

Waco2 sources

Low

$773

Typical

$2,272

High

$3,771

Midland2 sources

Low

$800

Typical

$2,351

High

$3,903

Odessa2 sources

Low

$784

Typical

$2,305

High

$3,826

Longview2 sources

Low

$747

Typical

$2,197

High

$3,647

Wichita Falls2 sources

Low

$747

Typical

$2,197

High

$3,648

Amarillo2 sources

Low

$767

Typical

$2,254

High

$3,742

Tyler2 sources

Low

$770

Typical

$2,263

High

$3,756

Laredo2 sources

Low

$726

Typical

$2,135

High

$3,544

Abilene2 sources

Low

$755

Typical

$2,218

High

$3,682

Beaumont2 sources

Low

$752

Typical

$2,211

High

$3,670

Brownsville2 sources

Low

$718

Typical

$2,111

High

$3,503

Low

$759

Typical

$2,233

High

$3,706

Cost Comparison — Misdemeanor Defense

Houston2 sources

Low

$2,007

Typical

$9,104

High

$16,200

Arlington2 sources

Low

$2,098

Typical

$9,515

High

$16,933

El Paso2 sources

Low

$1,830

Typical

$8,299

High

$14,768

Garland2 sources

Low

$2,098

Typical

$9,515

High

$16,933

Dallas2 sources

Low

$2,098

Typical

$9,515

High

$16,933

Fort Worth2 sources

Low

$2,098

Typical

$9,515

High

$16,933

Plano2 sources

Low

$2,098

Typical

$9,515

High

$16,933

Texas2 sources

Low

$2,035

Typical

$9,230

High

$16,425

Austin2 sources

Low

$1,996

Typical

$9,052

High

$16,108

McAllen2 sources

Low

$1,748

Typical

$7,928

High

$14,107

Lubbock2 sources

Low

$1,858

Typical

$8,429

High

$14,999

Killeen2 sources

Low

$1,855

Typical

$8,411

High

$14,968

San Antonio2 sources

Low

$1,928

Typical

$8,743

High

$15,558

Low

$1,886

Typical

$8,553

High

$15,221

Beaumont2 sources

Low

$1,833

Typical

$8,312

High

$14,791

Brownsville2 sources

Low

$1,749

Typical

$7,935

High

$14,121

San Angelo2 sources

Low

$1,881

Typical

$8,533

High

$15,185

Texarkana2 sources

Low

$1,710

Typical

$7,754

High

$13,799

Tyler2 sources

Low

$1,875

Typical

$8,506

High

$15,137

Low

$1,851

Typical

$8,395

High

$14,939

Amarillo2 sources

Low

$1,869

Typical

$8,475

High

$15,081

Sherman2 sources

Low

$1,908

Typical

$8,655

High

$15,402

Waco2 sources

Low

$1,883

Typical

$8,542

High

$15,201

Midland2 sources

Low

$1,949

Typical

$8,840

High

$15,732

Odessa2 sources

Low

$1,911

Typical

$8,667

High

$15,423

Longview2 sources

Low

$1,821

Typical

$8,260

High

$14,699

Wichita Falls2 sources

Low

$1,822

Typical

$8,262

High

$14,702

Laredo2 sources

Low

$1,770

Typical

$8,026

High

$14,283

Abilene2 sources

Low

$1,839

Typical

$8,340

High

$14,842

Cost Comparison — Felony Defense

Houston2 sources

Low

$5,878

Typical

$16,846

High

$27,814

Austin2 sources

Low

$5,845

Typical

$16,750

High

$27,656

Arlington2 sources

Low

$6,144

Typical

$17,608

High

$29,071

El Paso2 sources

Low

$5,359

Typical

$15,357

High

$25,355

Garland2 sources

Low

$6,144

Typical

$17,608

High

$29,071

Dallas2 sources

Low

$6,144

Typical

$17,608

High

$29,071

Fort Worth2 sources

Low

$6,144

Typical

$17,608

High

$29,071

Plano2 sources

Low

$6,144

Typical

$17,608

High

$29,071

Texas2 sources

Low

$5,960

Typical

$17,080

High

$28,200

McAllen2 sources

Low

$5,119

Typical

$14,670

High

$24,221

Lubbock2 sources

Low

$5,443

Typical

$15,597

High

$25,752

Killeen2 sources

Low

$5,431

Typical

$15,565

High

$25,699

San Antonio2 sources

Low

$5,645

Typical

$16,178

High

$26,711

Low

$5,523

Typical

$15,828

High

$26,133

Beaumont2 sources

Low

$5,367

Typical

$15,381

High

$25,394

Brownsville2 sources

Low

$5,124

Typical

$14,684

High

$24,244

San Angelo2 sources

Low

$5,510

Typical

$15,790

High

$26,071

Texarkana2 sources

Low

$5,007

Typical

$14,349

High

$23,691

Tyler2 sources

Low

$5,493

Typical

$15,741

High

$25,989

Low

$5,421

Typical

$15,534

High

$25,648

Amarillo2 sources

Low

$5,472

Typical

$15,683

High

$25,893

Sherman2 sources

Low

$5,589

Typical

$16,016

High

$26,443

Waco2 sources

Low

$5,516

Typical

$15,808

High

$26,099

Midland2 sources

Low

$5,708

Typical

$16,359

High

$27,010

Odessa2 sources

Low

$5,596

Typical

$16,038

High

$26,480

Longview2 sources

Low

$5,334

Typical

$15,285

High

$25,236

Wichita Falls2 sources

Low

$5,335

Typical

$15,288

High

$25,242

Laredo2 sources

Low

$5,183

Typical

$14,853

High

$24,523

Abilene2 sources

Low

$5,385

Typical

$15,433

High

$25,482

Cost Comparison — Criminal Record Expungement

Houston2 sources

Low

$817

Typical

$1,816

High

$2,816

Arlington2 sources

Low

$854

Typical

$1,898

High

$2,943

El Paso2 sources

Low

$744

Typical

$1,656

High

$2,567

Garland2 sources

Low

$854

Typical

$1,898

High

$2,943

Dallas2 sources

Low

$854

Typical

$1,898

High

$2,943

Fort Worth2 sources

Low

$854

Typical

$1,898

High

$2,943

Plano2 sources

Low

$854

Typical

$1,898

High

$2,943

Texas2 sources

Low

$828

Typical

$1,842

High

$2,855

Austin2 sources

Low

$812

Typical

$1,806

High

$2,800

McAllen2 sources

Low

$711

Typical

$1,582

High

$2,452

Lubbock2 sources

Low

$756

Typical

$1,682

High

$2,607

Killeen2 sources

Low

$755

Typical

$1,678

High

$2,602

San Antonio2 sources

Low

$784

Typical

$1,744

High

$2,704

Low

$767

Typical

$1,707

High

$2,646

Beaumont2 sources

Low

$746

Typical

$1,658

High

$2,571

Brownsville2 sources

Low

$712

Typical

$1,583

High

$2,454

San Angelo2 sources

Low

$765

Typical

$1,702

High

$2,639

Texarkana2 sources

Low

$696

Typical

$1,547

High

$2,398

Tyler2 sources

Low

$763

Typical

$1,697

High

$2,631

Low

$753

Typical

$1,675

High

$2,597

Amarillo2 sources

Low

$760

Typical

$1,691

High

$2,621

Sherman2 sources

Low

$776

Typical

$1,727

High

$2,677

Waco2 sources

Low

$766

Typical

$1,704

High

$2,642

Midland2 sources

Low

$793

Typical

$1,764

High

$2,735

Longview2 sources

Low

$741

Typical

$1,648

High

$2,555

Wichita Falls2 sources

Low

$741

Typical

$1,648

High

$2,556

Laredo2 sources

Low

$720

Typical

$1,601

High

$2,483

Odessa2 sources

Low

$777

Typical

$1,729

High

$2,681

Abilene2 sources

Low

$748

Typical

$1,664

High

$2,580

Cost Comparison — Simple Will Drafting

Houston2 sources

Low

$344

Typical

$658

High

$972

Garland2 sources

Low

$360

Typical

$688

High

$1,015

Arlington2 sources

Low

$360

Typical

$688

High

$1,015

Beaumont2 sources

Low

$314

Typical

$601

High

$887

Fort Worth2 sources

Low

$360

Typical

$688

High

$1,015

El Paso2 sources

Low

$314

Typical

$600

High

$886

Plano2 sources

Low

$360

Typical

$688

High

$1,015

Texas2 sources

Low

$349

Typical

$667

High

$985

McAllen2 sources

Low

$300

Typical

$573

High

$846

Lubbock2 sources

Low

$319

Typical

$609

High

$900

Killeen2 sources

Low

$318

Typical

$608

High

$898

Austin2 sources

Low

$342

Typical

$654

High

$966

San Antonio2 sources

Low

$331

Typical

$632

High

$933

Dallas2 sources

Low

$360

Typical

$688

High

$1,015

Low

$323

Typical

$618

High

$913

Brownsville2 sources

Low

$300

Typical

$573

High

$847

San Angelo2 sources

Low

$323

Typical

$617

High

$911

Tyler2 sources

Low

$322

Typical

$615

High

$908

Low

$317

Typical

$607

High

$896

Amarillo2 sources

Low

$320

Typical

$612

High

$904

Sherman2 sources

Low

$327

Typical

$625

High

$924

Waco2 sources

Low

$323

Typical

$617

High

$912

Longview2 sources

Low

$312

Typical

$597

High

$881

Abilene2 sources

Low

$315

Typical

$603

High

$890

Wichita Falls2 sources

Low

$312

Typical

$597

High

$882

Texarkana2 sources

Low

$293

Typical

$560

High

$828

Laredo2 sources

Low

$303

Typical

$580

High

$857

Midland2 sources

Low

$334

Typical

$639

High

$943

Odessa2 sources

Low

$328

Typical

$626

High

$925

Cost Comparison — Revocable Living Trust

Houston2 sources

Low

$1,218

Typical

$2,140

High

$3,062

Garland2 sources

Low

$1,273

Typical

$2,237

High

$3,201

Arlington2 sources

Low

$1,273

Typical

$2,237

High

$3,201

El Paso2 sources

Low

$1,110

Typical

$1,951

High

$2,792

Beaumont2 sources

Low

$1,112

Typical

$1,954

High

$2,796

Fort Worth2 sources

Low

$1,273

Typical

$2,237

High

$3,201

Plano2 sources

Low

$1,273

Typical

$2,237

High

$3,201

Texas2 sources

Low

$1,235

Typical

$2,170

High

$3,105

McAllen2 sources

Low

$1,061

Typical

$1,864

High

$2,667

Lubbock2 sources

Low

$1,128

Typical

$1,982

High

$2,835

Killeen2 sources

Low

$1,125

Typical

$1,978

High

$2,830

Austin2 sources

Low

$1,211

Typical

$2,128

High

$3,045

San Antonio2 sources

Low

$1,170

Typical

$2,055

High

$2,941

Dallas2 sources

Low

$1,273

Typical

$2,237

High

$3,201

Low

$1,144

Typical

$2,011

High

$2,877

Brownsville2 sources

Low

$1,062

Typical

$1,866

High

$2,669

San Angelo2 sources

Low

$1,142

Typical

$2,006

High

$2,871

Tyler2 sources

Low

$1,138

Typical

$2,000

High

$2,862

Low

$1,123

Typical

$1,974

High

$2,824

Amarillo2 sources

Low

$1,134

Typical

$1,992

High

$2,851

Sherman2 sources

Low

$1,158

Typical

$2,035

High

$2,912

Waco2 sources

Low

$1,143

Typical

$2,008

High

$2,874

Longview2 sources

Low

$1,105

Typical

$1,942

High

$2,779

Abilene2 sources

Low

$1,116

Typical

$1,961

High

$2,806

Wichita Falls2 sources

Low

$1,105

Typical

$1,942

High

$2,779

Texarkana2 sources

Low

$1,038

Typical

$1,823

High

$2,609

Laredo2 sources

Low

$1,074

Typical

$1,887

High

$2,700

Midland2 sources

Low

$1,183

Typical

$2,078

High

$2,974

Odessa2 sources

Low

$1,160

Typical

$2,038

High

$2,916

Cost Comparison — Probate Filing

Houston2 sources

Low

$1,915

Typical

$4,619

High

$7,323

Arlington2 sources

Low

$2,002

Typical

$4,828

High

$7,654

Garland2 sources

Low

$2,002

Typical

$4,828

High

$7,654

Dallas2 sources

Low

$2,002

Typical

$4,828

High

$7,654

El Paso2 sources

Low

$1,746

Typical

$4,211

High

$6,676

Beaumont2 sources

Low

$1,749

Typical

$4,217

High

$6,686

Fort Worth2 sources

Low

$2,002

Typical

$4,828

High

$7,654

Plano2 sources

Low

$2,002

Typical

$4,828

High

$7,654

Texas2 sources

Low

$1,942

Typical

$4,684

High

$7,425

Austin2 sources

Low

$1,905

Typical

$4,593

High

$7,282

McAllen2 sources

Low

$1,668

Typical

$4,023

High

$6,377

Lubbock2 sources

Low

$1,773

Typical

$4,277

High

$6,781

Killeen2 sources

Low

$1,770

Typical

$4,268

High

$6,766

San Antonio2 sources

Low

$1,839

Typical

$4,436

High

$7,033

Low

$1,800

Typical

$4,340

High

$6,881

Brownsville2 sources

Low

$1,670

Typical

$4,026

High

$6,383

San Angelo2 sources

Low

$1,795

Typical

$4,330

High

$6,864

Tyler2 sources

Low

$1,790

Typical

$4,316

High

$6,843

Low

$1,766

Typical

$4,260

High

$6,753

Amarillo2 sources

Low

$1,783

Typical

$4,300

High

$6,818

Sherman2 sources

Low

$1,821

Typical

$4,392

High

$6,962

Waco2 sources

Low

$1,797

Typical

$4,335

High

$6,872

Midland2 sources

Low

$1,860

Typical

$4,486

High

$7,112

Longview2 sources

Low

$1,738

Typical

$4,191

High

$6,645

Wichita Falls2 sources

Low

$1,738

Typical

$4,192

High

$6,646

Texarkana2 sources

Low

$1,631

Typical

$3,935

High

$6,238

Laredo2 sources

Low

$1,689

Typical

$4,073

High

$6,457

Odessa2 sources

Low

$1,824

Typical

$4,398

High

$6,972

Abilene2 sources

Low

$1,755

Typical

$4,232

High

$6,709

Cost Comparison — Estate Administration

Houston2 sources

Low

$1,943

Typical

$4,512

High

$7,082

Austin2 sources

Low

$1,932

Typical

$4,487

High

$7,041

Arlington2 sources

Low

$2,031

Typical

$4,716

High

$7,402

Dallas2 sources

Low

$2,031

Typical

$4,716

High

$7,402

El Paso2 sources

Low

$1,771

Typical

$4,113

High

$6,456

Beaumont2 sources

Low

$1,774

Typical

$4,120

High

$6,466

Fort Worth2 sources

Low

$2,031

Typical

$4,716

High

$7,402

Plano2 sources

Low

$2,031

Typical

$4,716

High

$7,402

Texas2 sources

Low

$1,970

Typical

$4,575

High

$7,180

McAllen2 sources

Low

$1,692

Typical

$3,929

High

$6,167

Lubbock2 sources

Low

$1,799

Typical

$4,178

High

$6,557

Killeen2 sources

Low

$1,795

Typical

$4,169

High

$6,543

San Antonio2 sources

Low

$1,866

Typical

$4,333

High

$6,801

Low

$1,826

Typical

$4,240

High

$6,654

Garland2 sources

Low

$2,031

Typical

$4,716

High

$7,402

Brownsville2 sources

Low

$1,694

Typical

$3,933

High

$6,173

San Angelo2 sources

Low

$1,821

Typical

$4,230

High

$6,638

Tyler2 sources

Low

$1,816

Typical

$4,216

High

$6,617

Low

$1,792

Typical

$4,161

High

$6,530

Amarillo2 sources

Low

$1,809

Typical

$4,201

High

$6,593

Texarkana2 sources

Low

$1,655

Typical

$3,843

High

$6,032

Sherman2 sources

Low

$1,847

Typical

$4,290

High

$6,733

Waco2 sources

Low

$1,823

Typical

$4,234

High

$6,645

Midland2 sources

Low

$1,887

Typical

$4,382

High

$6,877

Longview2 sources

Low

$1,763

Typical

$4,094

High

$6,425

Wichita Falls2 sources

Low

$1,763

Typical

$4,095

High

$6,427

Laredo2 sources

Low

$1,713

Typical

$3,978

High

$6,244

Odessa2 sources

Low

$1,850

Typical

$4,296

High

$6,742

Abilene2 sources

Low

$1,780

Typical

$4,134

High

$6,488

Cost Comparison — Green Card Application

Houston2 sources

Low

$1,598

Typical

$2,808

High

$4,019

Garland2 sources

Low

$1,670

Typical

$2,935

High

$4,201

Austin2 sources

Low

$1,589

Typical

$2,793

High

$3,996

Beaumont2 sources

Low

$1,459

Typical

$2,564

High

$3,670

Fort Worth2 sources

Low

$1,670

Typical

$2,935

High

$4,201

Plano2 sources

Low

$1,670

Typical

$2,935

High

$4,201

El Paso2 sources

Low

$1,457

Typical

$2,560

High

$3,664

Arlington2 sources

Low

$1,670

Typical

$2,935

High

$4,201

Texas2 sources

Low

$1,620

Typical

$2,848

High

$4,075

McAllen2 sources

Low

$1,391

Typical

$2,446

High

$3,500

Lubbock2 sources

Low

$1,479

Typical

$2,600

High

$3,721

Killeen2 sources

Low

$1,476

Typical

$2,595

High

$3,714

Dallas2 sources

Low

$1,670

Typical

$2,935

High

$4,201

San Antonio2 sources

Low

$1,534

Typical

$2,697

High

$3,860

Low

$1,501

Typical

$2,639

High

$3,776

Brownsville2 sources

Low

$1,393

Typical

$2,448

High

$3,503

San Angelo2 sources

Low

$1,498

Typical

$2,633

High

$3,767

Tyler2 sources

Low

$1,493

Typical

$2,624

High

$3,756

Low

$1,473

Typical

$2,590

High

$3,706

Amarillo2 sources

Low

$1,487

Typical

$2,615

High

$3,742

Texarkana2 sources

Low

$1,361

Typical

$2,392

High

$3,423

Sherman2 sources

Low

$1,519

Typical

$2,670

High

$3,821

Waco2 sources

Low

$1,499

Typical

$2,635

High

$3,771

Midland2 sources

Low

$1,552

Typical

$2,727

High

$3,903

Longview2 sources

Low

$1,450

Typical

$2,548

High

$3,647

Abilene2 sources

Low

$1,464

Typical

$2,573

High

$3,682

Wichita Falls2 sources

Low

$1,450

Typical

$2,549

High

$3,648

Laredo2 sources

Low

$1,409

Typical

$2,476

High

$3,544

Odessa2 sources

Low

$1,521

Typical

$2,674

High

$3,826

Cost Comparison — Citizenship & Naturalization

Houston2 sources

Low

$824

Typical

$1,415

High

$2,006

Austin2 sources

Low

$819

Typical

$1,407

High

$1,995

Arlington2 sources

Low

$861

Typical

$1,479

High

$2,097

Garland2 sources

Low

$861

Typical

$1,479

High

$2,097

Dallas2 sources

Low

$861

Typical

$1,479

High

$2,097

El Paso2 sources

Low

$751

Typical

$1,290

High

$1,829

Beaumont2 sources

Low

$752

Typical

$1,292

High

$1,832

Fort Worth2 sources

Low

$861

Typical

$1,479

High

$2,097

Plano2 sources

Low

$861

Typical

$1,479

High

$2,097

Texas2 sources

Low

$835

Typical

$1,435

High

$2,034

McAllen2 sources

Low

$717

Typical

$1,232

High

$1,747

Lubbock2 sources

Low

$763

Typical

$1,310

High

$1,857

Killeen2 sources

Low

$761

Typical

$1,307

High

$1,854

San Antonio2 sources

Low

$791

Typical

$1,359

High

$1,927

Low

$774

Typical

$1,329

High

$1,885

Brownsville2 sources

Low

$718

Typical

$1,233

High

$1,749

San Angelo2 sources

Low

$772

Typical

$1,326

High

$1,880

Tyler2 sources

Low

$770

Typical

$1,322

High

$1,875

Low

$759

Typical

$1,305

High

$1,850

Amarillo2 sources

Low

$767

Typical

$1,317

High

$1,868

Texarkana2 sources

Low

$701

Typical

$1,205

High

$1,709

Sherman2 sources

Low

$783

Typical

$1,345

High

$1,907

Waco2 sources

Low

$773

Typical

$1,328

High

$1,882

Midland2 sources

Low

$800

Typical

$1,374

High

$1,948

Longview2 sources

Low

$747

Typical

$1,284

High

$1,820

Wichita Falls2 sources

Low

$747

Typical

$1,284

High

$1,821

Laredo2 sources

Low

$726

Typical

$1,247

High

$1,769

Odessa2 sources

Low

$784

Typical

$1,347

High

$1,910

Abilene2 sources

Low

$755

Typical

$1,296

High

$1,838

Cost Comparison — Work Visa Application

Houston2 sources

Low

$1,288

Typical

$2,267

High

$3,245

Austin2 sources

Low

$1,281

Typical

$2,254

High

$3,227

Arlington2 sources

Low

$1,346

Typical

$2,369

High

$3,392

Garland2 sources

Low

$1,346

Typical

$2,369

High

$3,392

Dallas2 sources

Low

$1,346

Typical

$2,369

High

$3,392

El Paso2 sources

Low

$1,174

Typical

$2,066

High

$2,958

Beaumont2 sources

Low

$1,176

Typical

$2,069

High

$2,963

Fort Worth2 sources

Low

$1,346

Typical

$2,369

High

$3,392

Plano2 sources

Low

$1,346

Typical

$2,369

High

$3,392

Texas2 sources

Low

$1,306

Typical

$2,298

High

$3,290

McAllen2 sources

Low

$1,122

Typical

$1,974

High

$2,826

Lubbock2 sources

Low

$1,193

Typical

$2,099

High

$3,004

Killeen2 sources

Low

$1,190

Typical

$2,094

High

$2,998

San Antonio2 sources

Low

$1,237

Typical

$2,177

High

$3,116

Low

$1,210

Typical

$2,130

High

$3,049

Brownsville2 sources

Low

$1,123

Typical

$1,976

High

$2,828

San Angelo2 sources

Low

$1,207

Typical

$2,125

High

$3,042

Tyler2 sources

Low

$1,204

Typical

$2,118

High

$3,032

Low

$1,188

Typical

$2,090

High

$2,992

Amarillo2 sources

Low

$1,199

Typical

$2,110

High

$3,021

Texarkana2 sources

Low

$1,097

Typical

$1,931

High

$2,764

Sherman2 sources

Low

$1,225

Typical

$2,155

High

$3,085

Waco2 sources

Low

$1,209

Typical

$2,127

High

$3,045

Midland2 sources

Low

$1,251

Typical

$2,201

High

$3,151

Longview2 sources

Low

$1,169

Typical

$2,056

High

$2,944

Wichita Falls2 sources

Low

$1,169

Typical

$2,057

High

$2,945

Laredo2 sources

Low

$1,136

Typical

$1,998

High

$2,861

Odessa2 sources

Low

$1,226

Typical

$2,158

High

$3,089

Abilene2 sources

Low

$1,180

Typical

$2,076

High

$2,973

Cost Comparison — Deportation Defense

Houston2 sources

Low

$3,146

Typical

$7,841

High

$12,536

Austin2 sources

Low

$3,128

Typical

$7,797

High

$12,465

Arlington2 sources

Low

$3,289

Typical

$8,196

High

$13,103

Garland2 sources

Low

$3,289

Typical

$8,196

High

$13,103

Dallas2 sources

Low

$3,289

Typical

$8,196

High

$13,103

El Paso2 sources

Low

$2,868

Typical

$7,148

High

$11,428

Beaumont2 sources

Low

$2,873

Typical

$7,159

High

$11,445

Fort Worth2 sources

Low

$3,289

Typical

$8,196

High

$13,103

Plano2 sources

Low

$3,289

Typical

$8,196

High

$13,103

Texas2 sources

Low

$3,190

Typical

$7,950

High

$12,710

McAllen2 sources

Low

$2,740

Typical

$6,828

High

$10,917

Lubbock2 sources

Low

$2,913

Typical

$7,260

High

$11,607

Killeen2 sources

Low

$2,907

Typical

$7,245

High

$11,583

San Antonio2 sources

Low

$3,022

Typical

$7,530

High

$12,039

Low

$2,956

Typical

$7,367

High

$11,778

Brownsville2 sources

Low

$2,742

Typical

$6,835

High

$10,927

San Angelo2 sources

Low

$2,949

Typical

$7,350

High

$11,750

Tyler2 sources

Low

$2,940

Typical

$7,327

High

$11,714

Low

$2,901

Typical

$7,231

High

$11,560

Amarillo2 sources

Low

$2,929

Typical

$7,300

High

$11,670

Texarkana2 sources

Low

$2,680

Typical

$6,679

High

$10,678

Sherman2 sources

Low

$2,991

Typical

$7,455

High

$11,918

Waco2 sources

Low

$2,952

Typical

$7,358

High

$11,763

Midland2 sources

Low

$3,055

Typical

$7,615

High

$12,174

Longview2 sources

Low

$2,855

Typical

$7,114

High

$11,374

Wichita Falls2 sources

Low

$2,855

Typical

$7,116

High

$11,377

Laredo2 sources

Low

$2,774

Typical

$6,913

High

$11,053

Odessa2 sources

Low

$2,995

Typical

$7,465

High

$11,935

Abilene2 sources

Low

$2,882

Typical

$7,184

High

$11,485

Cost Comparison — Asylum Application

Austin2 sources

Low

$2,359

Typical

$4,332

High

$6,306

Arlington2 sources

Low

$2,479

Typical

$4,554

High

$6,629

Garland2 sources

Low

$2,479

Typical

$4,554

High

$6,629

Dallas2 sources

Low

$2,479

Typical

$4,554

High

$6,629

El Paso2 sources

Low

$2,162

Typical

$3,972

High

$5,781

Beaumont2 sources

Low

$2,166

Typical

$3,978

High

$5,790

Fort Worth2 sources

Low

$2,479

Typical

$4,554

High

$6,629

Plano2 sources

Low

$2,479

Typical

$4,554

High

$6,629

Texas2 sources

Low

$2,405

Typical

$4,418

High

$6,430

McAllen2 sources

Low

$2,066

Typical

$3,794

High

$5,523

Lubbock2 sources

Low

$2,196

Typical

$4,034

High

$5,872

Killeen2 sources

Low

$2,192

Typical

$4,026

High

$5,860

San Antonio2 sources

Low

$2,278

Typical

$4,184

High

$6,091

Low

$2,229

Typical

$4,094

High

$5,959

Houston2 sources

Low

$2,372

Typical

$4,357

High

$6,342

Brownsville2 sources

Low

$2,068

Typical

$3,798

High

$5,528

San Angelo2 sources

Low

$2,223

Typical

$4,084

High

$5,945

Tyler2 sources

Low

$2,216

Typical

$4,071

High

$5,926

Low

$2,187

Typical

$4,018

High

$5,848

Amarillo2 sources

Low

$2,208

Typical

$4,056

High

$5,904

Texarkana2 sources

Low

$2,020

Typical

$3,711

High

$5,402

Sherman2 sources

Low

$2,255

Typical

$4,142

High

$6,029

Waco2 sources

Low

$2,226

Typical

$4,088

High

$5,951

Midland2 sources

Low

$2,304

Typical

$4,231

High

$6,159

Longview2 sources

Low

$2,152

Typical

$3,953

High

$5,754

Wichita Falls2 sources

Low

$2,153

Typical

$3,954

High

$5,755

Laredo2 sources

Low

$2,091

Typical

$3,841

High

$5,592

Odessa2 sources

Low

$2,258

Typical

$4,148

High

$6,038

Abilene2 sources

Low

$2,173

Typical

$3,992

High

$5,810

Cost Comparison — Prenuptial Agreement

El Paso2 sources

Low

$818

Typical

$2,012

High

$3,205

Garland2 sources

Low

$938

Typical

$2,307

High

$3,675

Low

$843

Typical

$2,073

High

$3,304

Fort Worth2 sources

Low

$938

Typical

$2,307

High

$3,675

Plano2 sources

Low

$938

Typical

$2,307

High

$3,675

Texas2 sources

Low

$910

Typical

$2,238

High

$3,565

Arlington2 sources

Low

$938

Typical

$2,307

High

$3,675

McAllen2 sources

Low

$782

Typical

$1,922

High

$3,062

Lubbock2 sources

Low

$831

Typical

$2,043

High

$3,256

Killeen2 sources

Low

$829

Typical

$2,039

High

$3,249

Houston2 sources

Low

$898

Typical

$2,207

High

$3,516

San Antonio2 sources

Low

$862

Typical

$2,119

High

$3,377

Austin2 sources

Low

$892

Typical

$2,194

High

$3,496

Dallas2 sources

Low

$938

Typical

$2,307

High

$3,675

Beaumont2 sources

Low

$819

Typical

$2,015

High

$3,210

San Angelo2 sources

Low

$841

Typical

$2,069

High

$3,296

Texarkana2 sources

Low

$764

Typical

$1,880

High

$2,995

Sherman2 sources

Low

$853

Typical

$2,098

High

$3,343

Waco2 sources

Low

$842

Typical

$2,071

High

$3,299

Midland2 sources

Low

$872

Typical

$2,143

High

$3,415

Odessa2 sources

Low

$854

Typical

$2,101

High

$3,348

Longview2 sources

Low

$814

Typical

$2,002

High

$3,190

Wichita Falls2 sources

Low

$815

Typical

$2,003

High

$3,191

Tyler2 sources

Low

$839

Typical

$2,062

High

$3,286

Laredo2 sources

Low

$791

Typical

$1,946

High

$3,100

Abilene2 sources

Low

$822

Typical

$2,022

High

$3,221

Amarillo2 sources

Low

$836

Typical

$2,054

High

$3,273

Brownsville2 sources

Low

$782

Typical

$1,924

High

$3,065

Low

$828

Typical

$2,035

High

$3,242

Cost Comparison — Landlord-Tenant Dispute

Garland2 sources

Low

$511

Typical

$1,356

High

$2,200

Arlington2 sources

Low

$511

Typical

$1,356

High

$2,200

Houston2 sources

Low

$489

Typical

$1,297

High

$2,105

El Paso2 sources

Low

$446

Typical

$1,182

High

$1,919

Fort Worth2 sources

Low

$511

Typical

$1,356

High

$2,200

Plano2 sources

Low

$511

Typical

$1,356

High

$2,200

Texas2 sources

Low

$496

Typical

$1,315

High

$2,134

Low

$460

Typical

$1,219

High

$1,978

McAllen2 sources

Low

$426

Typical

$1,129

High

$1,833

Lubbock2 sources

Low

$453

Typical

$1,201

High

$1,949

Killeen2 sources

Low

$452

Typical

$1,198

High

$1,945

Austin2 sources

Low

$486

Typical

$1,290

High

$2,093

San Antonio2 sources

Low

$470

Typical

$1,246

High

$2,021

Dallas2 sources

Low

$511

Typical

$1,356

High

$2,200

Brownsville2 sources

Low

$426

Typical

$1,131

High

$1,835

San Angelo2 sources

Low

$459

Typical

$1,216

High

$1,973

Tyler2 sources

Low

$457

Typical

$1,212

High

$1,967

Low

$451

Typical

$1,196

High

$1,941

Abilene2 sources

Low

$448

Typical

$1,188

High

$1,928

Amarillo2 sources

Low

$455

Typical

$1,207

High

$1,959

Sherman2 sources

Low

$465

Typical

$1,233

High

$2,001

Waco2 sources

Low

$459

Typical

$1,217

High

$1,975

Midland2 sources

Low

$475

Typical

$1,260

High

$2,044

Longview2 sources

Low

$444

Typical

$1,177

High

$1,910

Wichita Falls2 sources

Low

$444

Typical

$1,177

High

$1,910

Texarkana2 sources

Low

$417

Typical

$1,105

High

$1,793

Laredo2 sources

Low

$431

Typical

$1,144

High

$1,856

Beaumont2 sources

Low

$447

Typical

$1,184

High

$1,922

Odessa2 sources

Low

$466

Typical

$1,235

High

$2,004

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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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