Legal Services Costs in Utah
Verified cost ranges across cities in Utah
Legal Services Cost Comparison — Utah
Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Utah
Cost Comparison — Contested Divorce
Low
$1,255
Typical
$3,143
High
$5,030
Low
$1,266
Typical
$3,170
High
$5,074
Low
$1,233
Typical
$3,087
High
$4,941
Low
$1,259
Typical
$3,154
High
$5,048
Low
$1,221
Typical
$3,058
High
$4,895
Low
$1,204
Typical
$3,015
High
$4,825
Cost Comparison — Child Custody Agreement
Low
$2,255
Typical
$4,143
High
$6,030
Low
$2,275
Typical
$4,179
High
$6,082
Low
$2,215
Typical
$4,069
High
$5,923
Low
$2,263
Typical
$4,157
High
$6,051
Low
$2,195
Typical
$4,031
High
$5,868
Low
$2,163
Typical
$3,974
High
$5,785
Cost Comparison — Child Support Order
Low
$895
Typical
$2,783
High
$4,670
Low
$903
Typical
$2,807
High
$4,711
Low
$879
Typical
$2,733
High
$4,587
Low
$898
Typical
$2,792
High
$4,686
Low
$871
Typical
$2,708
High
$4,545
Low
$859
Typical
$2,669
High
$4,480
Cost Comparison — Landlord-Tenant Dispute
Low
$327
Typical
$3,919
High
$7,510
Low
$330
Typical
$3,953
High
$7,575
Low
$321
Typical
$3,849
High
$7,377
Low
$328
Typical
$3,932
High
$7,536
Low
$318
Typical
$3,813
High
$7,309
Low
$314
Typical
$3,759
High
$7,204
Cost Comparison — Simple Will Drafting
Low
$327
Typical
$100,768
High
$201,208
Low
$330
Typical
$101,644
High
$202,959
Low
$321
Typical
$98,984
High
$197,647
Low
$328
Typical
$101,120
High
$201,912
Low
$318
Typical
$98,067
High
$195,816
Low
$314
Typical
$96,666
High
$193,019
Cost Comparison — Revocable Living Trust
Low
$370
Typical
$28,789
High
$57,208
Low
$373
Typical
$29,039
High
$57,706
Low
$363
Typical
$28,279
High
$56,195
Low
$371
Typical
$28,890
High
$57,408
Low
$360
Typical
$28,017
High
$55,675
Low
$354
Typical
$27,617
High
$54,880
Cost Comparison — Probate Filing
Low
$25,302
Typical
$25,755
High
$26,208
Low
$25,522
Typical
$25,979
High
$26,436
Low
$24,854
Typical
$25,299
High
$25,744
Low
$25,391
Typical
$25,845
High
$26,300
Low
$24,624
Typical
$25,065
High
$25,506
Low
$24,272
Typical
$24,707
High
$25,141
Cost Comparison — Green Card Application
Low
$1,604
Typical
$2,812
High
$4,020
Low
$1,618
Typical
$2,836
High
$4,055
Low
$1,576
Typical
$2,762
High
$3,949
Low
$1,610
Typical
$2,822
High
$4,034
Low
$1,561
Typical
$2,737
High
$3,912
Low
$1,539
Typical
$2,698
High
$3,856
Cost Comparison — Citizenship & Naturalization
Low
$1,604
Typical
$2,812
High
$4,020
Low
$1,618
Typical
$2,836
High
$4,055
Low
$1,576
Typical
$2,762
High
$3,949
Low
$1,610
Typical
$2,822
High
$4,034
Low
$1,561
Typical
$2,737
High
$3,912
Low
$1,539
Typical
$2,698
High
$3,856
Cost Comparison — Prenuptial Agreement
Low
$780
Typical
$15,155
High
$29,530
Low
$787
Typical
$15,287
High
$29,787
Low
$766
Typical
$14,887
High
$29,007
Low
$783
Typical
$15,208
High
$29,633
Low
$759
Typical
$14,749
High
$28,739
Low
$748
Typical
$14,538
High
$28,328
Cost Comparison — DUI/DWI Defense
Low
$703
Typical
$1,987
High
$3,270
Low
$709
Typical
$2,004
High
$3,298
Low
$691
Typical
$1,951
High
$3,212
Low
$705
Typical
$1,993
High
$3,281
Low
$684
Typical
$1,933
High
$3,182
Low
$674
Typical
$1,906
High
$3,137
Cost Comparison — Misdemeanor Defense
Low
$703
Typical
$1,987
High
$3,270
Low
$709
Typical
$2,004
High
$3,298
Low
$691
Typical
$1,951
High
$3,212
Low
$705
Typical
$1,993
High
$3,281
Low
$684
Typical
$1,933
High
$3,182
Low
$674
Typical
$1,906
High
$3,137
Cost Comparison — Felony Defense
Low
$703
Typical
$1,987
High
$3,270
Low
$709
Typical
$2,004
High
$3,298
Low
$691
Typical
$1,951
High
$3,212
Low
$705
Typical
$1,993
High
$3,281
Low
$684
Typical
$1,933
High
$3,182
Low
$674
Typical
$1,906
High
$3,137
Cost Comparison — Criminal Record Expungement
Low
$653
Typical
$1,937
High
$3,220
Low
$659
Typical
$1,953
High
$3,248
Low
$641
Typical
$1,902
High
$3,163
Low
$655
Typical
$1,943
High
$3,231
Low
$636
Typical
$1,885
High
$3,134
Low
$626
Typical
$1,858
High
$3,089
Cost Comparison — Deportation Defense
Low
$1,604
Typical
$2,812
High
$4,020
Low
$1,618
Typical
$2,836
High
$4,055
Low
$1,576
Typical
$2,762
High
$3,949
Low
$1,610
Typical
$2,822
High
$4,034
Low
$1,561
Typical
$2,737
High
$3,912
Low
$1,539
Typical
$2,698
High
$3,856
Cost Comparison — Asylum Application
Low
$1,604
Typical
$2,812
High
$4,020
Low
$1,618
Typical
$2,836
High
$4,055
Low
$1,576
Typical
$2,762
High
$3,949
Low
$1,610
Typical
$2,822
High
$4,034
Low
$1,561
Typical
$2,737
High
$3,912
Low
$1,539
Typical
$2,698
High
$3,856
Cost Comparison — Estate Administration
Low
$702
Typical
$1,155
High
$1,608
Low
$708
Typical
$1,165
High
$1,622
Low
$690
Typical
$1,135
High
$1,580
Low
$704
Typical
$1,159
High
$1,614
Low
$683
Typical
$1,124
High
$1,565
Low
$673
Typical
$1,108
High
$1,543
Cost Comparison — Work Visa Application
Low
$1,604
Typical
$2,812
High
$4,020
Low
$1,618
Typical
$2,836
High
$4,055
Low
$1,576
Typical
$2,762
High
$3,949
Low
$1,610
Typical
$2,822
High
$4,034
Low
$1,561
Typical
$2,737
High
$3,912
Low
$1,539
Typical
$2,698
High
$3,856
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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.