Legal Services Costs in Washington
Verified cost ranges across cities in Washington
Legal Services Cost Comparison — Washington
Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Washington
Cost Comparison — Contested Divorce
Low
$2,295
Typical
$5,763
High
$9,230
Low
$2,550
Typical
$6,404
High
$10,257
Low
$2,303
Typical
$5,783
High
$9,262
Low
$2,550
Typical
$6,404
High
$10,257
Low
$2,379
Typical
$5,974
High
$9,569
Low
$2,371
Typical
$5,954
High
$9,537
Low
$2,297
Typical
$5,767
High
$9,237
Low
$2,193
Typical
$5,506
High
$8,819
Low
$2,424
Typical
$6,086
High
$9,748
Low
$2,384
Typical
$5,985
High
$9,586
Low
$2,239
Typical
$5,621
High
$9,004
Cost Comparison — Child Custody Agreement
Low
$3,005
Typical
$5,763
High
$8,520
Low
$3,339
Typical
$6,404
High
$9,468
Low
$3,016
Typical
$5,783
High
$8,550
Low
$3,339
Typical
$6,404
High
$9,468
Low
$3,115
Typical
$5,974
High
$8,833
Low
$3,105
Typical
$5,954
High
$8,804
Low
$3,007
Typical
$5,767
High
$8,527
Low
$2,871
Typical
$5,506
High
$8,141
Low
$3,174
Typical
$6,086
High
$8,998
Low
$3,121
Typical
$5,985
High
$8,849
Low
$2,931
Typical
$5,621
High
$8,311
Cost Comparison — Child Support Order
Low
$714
Typical
$1,330
High
$1,947
Low
$793
Typical
$1,478
High
$2,163
Low
$717
Typical
$1,335
High
$1,953
Low
$793
Typical
$1,478
High
$2,163
Low
$740
Typical
$1,379
High
$2,018
Low
$738
Typical
$1,375
High
$2,011
Low
$715
Typical
$1,331
High
$1,948
Low
$682
Typical
$1,271
High
$1,860
Low
$754
Typical
$1,405
High
$2,056
Low
$742
Typical
$1,382
High
$2,022
Low
$697
Typical
$1,298
High
$1,899
Cost Comparison — Landlord-Tenant Dispute
Low
$477
Typical
$1,266
High
$2,056
Low
$530
Typical
$1,407
High
$2,285
Low
$478
Typical
$1,271
High
$2,063
Low
$530
Typical
$1,407
High
$2,285
Low
$494
Typical
$1,313
High
$2,131
Low
$492
Typical
$1,308
High
$2,124
Low
$477
Typical
$1,267
High
$2,058
Low
$455
Typical
$1,210
High
$1,965
Low
$503
Typical
$1,337
High
$2,171
Low
$495
Typical
$1,315
High
$2,135
Low
$465
Typical
$1,235
High
$2,006
Cost Comparison — Simple Will Drafting
Low
$336
Typical
$644
High
$953
Low
$373
Typical
$716
High
$1,059
Low
$337
Typical
$647
High
$956
Low
$373
Typical
$716
High
$1,059
Low
$348
Typical
$668
High
$987
Low
$347
Typical
$666
High
$984
Low
$336
Typical
$645
High
$953
Low
$321
Typical
$616
High
$910
Low
$355
Typical
$680
High
$1,006
Low
$349
Typical
$669
High
$989
Low
$328
Typical
$628
High
$929
Cost Comparison — Revocable Living Trust
Low
$1,203
Typical
$2,105
High
$3,008
Low
$1,336
Typical
$2,339
High
$3,342
Low
$1,207
Typical
$2,112
High
$3,018
Low
$1,336
Typical
$2,339
High
$3,342
Low
$1,247
Typical
$2,182
High
$3,118
Low
$1,243
Typical
$2,175
High
$3,108
Low
$1,203
Typical
$2,107
High
$3,010
Low
$1,149
Typical
$2,011
High
$2,874
Low
$1,270
Typical
$2,223
High
$3,176
Low
$1,249
Typical
$2,186
High
$3,124
Low
$1,173
Typical
$2,053
High
$2,934
Cost Comparison — Probate Filing
Low
$1,903
Typical
$4,583
High
$7,263
Low
$2,115
Typical
$5,093
High
$8,071
Low
$1,910
Typical
$4,599
High
$7,288
Low
$2,115
Typical
$5,093
High
$8,071
Low
$1,973
Typical
$4,751
High
$7,529
Low
$1,966
Typical
$4,735
High
$7,504
Low
$1,905
Typical
$4,586
High
$7,268
Low
$1,818
Typical
$4,379
High
$6,939
Low
$2,010
Typical
$4,840
High
$7,670
Low
$1,976
Typical
$4,760
High
$7,543
Low
$1,856
Typical
$4,470
High
$7,085
Cost Comparison — Green Card Application
Low
$1,555
Typical
$2,734
High
$3,913
Low
$1,728
Typical
$3,038
High
$4,348
Low
$1,560
Typical
$2,743
High
$3,926
Low
$1,728
Typical
$3,038
High
$4,348
Low
$1,612
Typical
$2,834
High
$4,056
Low
$1,607
Typical
$2,825
High
$4,043
Low
$1,556
Typical
$2,736
High
$3,916
Low
$1,486
Typical
$2,612
High
$3,738
Low
$1,642
Typical
$2,887
High
$4,132
Low
$1,615
Typical
$2,839
High
$4,064
Low
$1,517
Typical
$2,667
High
$3,817
Cost Comparison — Citizenship & Naturalization
Low
$803
Typical
$1,379
High
$1,956
Low
$892
Typical
$1,533
High
$2,174
Low
$805
Typical
$1,384
High
$1,963
Low
$892
Typical
$1,533
High
$2,174
Low
$832
Typical
$1,430
High
$2,028
Low
$829
Typical
$1,425
High
$2,021
Low
$803
Typical
$1,380
High
$1,958
Low
$767
Typical
$1,318
High
$1,869
Low
$848
Typical
$1,457
High
$2,066
Low
$833
Typical
$1,432
High
$2,032
Low
$783
Typical
$1,345
High
$1,908
Cost Comparison — Prenuptial Agreement
Low
$878
Typical
$2,156
High
$3,435
Low
$975
Typical
$2,396
High
$3,817
Low
$881
Typical
$2,164
High
$3,447
Low
$975
Typical
$2,396
High
$3,817
Low
$910
Typical
$2,235
High
$3,561
Low
$907
Typical
$2,228
High
$3,549
Low
$878
Typical
$2,158
High
$3,438
Low
$838
Typical
$2,060
High
$3,282
Low
$927
Typical
$2,277
High
$3,628
Low
$911
Typical
$2,239
High
$3,568
Low
$856
Typical
$2,103
High
$3,351
Cost Comparison — DUI/DWI Defense
Low
$803
Typical
$2,358
High
$3,913
Low
$892
Typical
$2,620
High
$4,348
Low
$805
Typical
$2,366
High
$3,926
Low
$892
Typical
$2,620
High
$4,348
Low
$832
Typical
$2,444
High
$4,056
Low
$829
Typical
$2,436
High
$4,043
Low
$803
Typical
$2,359
High
$3,916
Low
$767
Typical
$2,253
High
$3,738
Low
$848
Typical
$2,490
High
$4,132
Low
$833
Typical
$2,449
High
$4,064
Low
$783
Typical
$2,300
High
$3,817
Cost Comparison — Misdemeanor Defense
Low
$2,003
Typical
$9,133
High
$16,263
Low
$2,225
Typical
$10,149
High
$18,073
Low
$2,010
Typical
$9,164
High
$16,319
Low
$2,225
Typical
$10,149
High
$18,073
Low
$2,076
Typical
$9,468
High
$16,859
Low
$2,069
Typical
$9,437
High
$16,804
Low
$2,004
Typical
$9,140
High
$16,276
Low
$1,913
Typical
$8,726
High
$15,539
Low
$2,115
Typical
$9,645
High
$17,175
Low
$2,080
Typical
$9,485
High
$16,890
Low
$1,953
Typical
$8,909
High
$15,864
Cost Comparison — Felony Defense
Low
$5,765
Typical
$16,658
High
$27,550
Low
$6,407
Typical
$18,511
High
$30,616
Low
$5,785
Typical
$16,716
High
$27,646
Low
$6,407
Typical
$18,511
High
$30,616
Low
$5,977
Typical
$17,269
High
$28,561
Low
$5,957
Typical
$17,212
High
$28,467
Low
$5,770
Typical
$16,671
High
$27,572
Low
$5,508
Typical
$15,916
High
$26,324
Low
$6,088
Typical
$17,592
High
$29,096
Low
$5,988
Typical
$17,300
High
$28,613
Low
$5,624
Typical
$16,249
High
$26,875
Cost Comparison — Criminal Record Expungement
Low
$802
Typical
$1,780
High
$2,758
Low
$891
Typical
$1,978
High
$3,064
Low
$805
Typical
$1,786
High
$2,767
Low
$891
Typical
$1,978
High
$3,064
Low
$831
Typical
$1,845
High
$2,859
Low
$829
Typical
$1,839
High
$2,849
Low
$803
Typical
$1,781
High
$2,760
Low
$766
Typical
$1,701
High
$2,635
Low
$847
Typical
$1,880
High
$2,912
Low
$833
Typical
$1,848
High
$2,864
Low
$782
Typical
$1,736
High
$2,690
Cost Comparison — Deportation Defense
Low
$3,060
Typical
$7,625
High
$12,190
Low
$3,401
Typical
$8,474
High
$13,547
Low
$3,071
Typical
$7,652
High
$12,233
Low
$3,401
Typical
$8,474
High
$13,547
Low
$3,172
Typical
$7,905
High
$12,637
Low
$3,162
Typical
$7,879
High
$12,596
Low
$3,062
Typical
$7,631
High
$12,200
Low
$2,924
Typical
$7,286
High
$11,648
Low
$3,232
Typical
$8,053
High
$12,874
Low
$3,178
Typical
$7,919
High
$12,661
Low
$2,985
Typical
$7,438
High
$11,891
Cost Comparison — Asylum Application
Low
$2,308
Typical
$4,239
High
$6,170
Low
$2,564
Typical
$4,711
High
$6,857
Low
$2,316
Typical
$4,254
High
$6,192
Low
$2,564
Typical
$4,711
High
$6,857
Low
$2,392
Typical
$4,394
High
$6,396
Low
$2,384
Typical
$4,380
High
$6,375
Low
$2,309
Typical
$4,242
High
$6,175
Low
$2,205
Typical
$4,050
High
$5,895
Low
$2,437
Typical
$4,477
High
$6,516
Low
$2,397
Typical
$4,402
High
$6,408
Low
$2,251
Typical
$4,135
High
$6,019
Cost Comparison — Estate Administration
Low
$1,905
Typical
$4,413
High
$6,920
Low
$2,117
Typical
$4,904
High
$7,690
Low
$1,912
Typical
$4,428
High
$6,944
Low
$2,117
Typical
$4,904
High
$7,690
Low
$1,975
Typical
$4,574
High
$7,174
Low
$1,968
Typical
$4,559
High
$7,150
Low
$1,907
Typical
$4,416
High
$6,926
Low
$1,820
Typical
$4,216
High
$6,612
Low
$2,012
Typical
$4,660
High
$7,308
Low
$1,979
Typical
$4,583
High
$7,187
Low
$1,858
Typical
$4,304
High
$6,750
Cost Comparison — Work Visa Application
Low
$1,254
Typical
$2,207
High
$3,160
Low
$1,394
Typical
$2,453
High
$3,512
Low
$1,258
Typical
$2,215
High
$3,171
Low
$1,394
Typical
$2,453
High
$3,512
Low
$1,300
Typical
$2,288
High
$3,276
Low
$1,296
Typical
$2,280
High
$3,265
Low
$1,255
Typical
$2,209
High
$3,163
Low
$1,198
Typical
$2,109
High
$3,019
Low
$1,324
Typical
$2,331
High
$3,337
Low
$1,302
Typical
$2,292
High
$3,282
Low
$1,223
Typical
$2,153
High
$3,083
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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.