Legal Services Costs in Wisconsin
Verified cost ranges across cities in Wisconsin
Legal Services Cost Comparison — Wisconsin
Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Wisconsin
Cost Comparison — Contested Divorce
Low
$2,018
Typical
$5,069
High
$8,120
Low
$1,956
Typical
$4,914
High
$7,872
Low
$1,963
Typical
$4,931
High
$7,900
Low
$1,878
Typical
$4,719
High
$7,559
Low
$1,865
Typical
$4,685
High
$7,505
Low
$1,936
Typical
$4,864
High
$7,792
Low
$1,875
Typical
$4,710
High
$7,546
Low
$1,869
Typical
$4,696
High
$7,523
Low
$1,897
Typical
$4,765
High
$7,634
Low
$1,849
Typical
$4,645
High
$7,441
Low
$1,890
Typical
$4,749
High
$7,608
Low
$1,872
Typical
$4,704
High
$7,535
Low
$1,851
Typical
$4,652
High
$7,452
Cost Comparison — Child Custody Agreement
Low
$2,820
Typical
$5,300
High
$7,780
Low
$2,734
Typical
$5,138
High
$7,542
Low
$2,744
Typical
$5,156
High
$7,569
Low
$2,625
Typical
$4,934
High
$7,242
Low
$2,606
Typical
$4,898
High
$7,190
Low
$2,706
Typical
$5,086
High
$7,466
Low
$2,621
Typical
$4,925
High
$7,230
Low
$2,613
Typical
$4,910
High
$7,208
Low
$2,651
Typical
$4,983
High
$7,314
Low
$2,584
Typical
$4,857
High
$7,130
Low
$2,642
Typical
$4,966
High
$7,290
Low
$2,617
Typical
$4,918
High
$7,220
Low
$2,588
Typical
$4,864
High
$7,140
Cost Comparison — Child Support Order
Low
$640
Typical
$1,182
High
$1,725
Low
$620
Typical
$1,146
High
$1,672
Low
$623
Typical
$1,150
High
$1,678
Low
$596
Typical
$1,101
High
$1,605
Low
$591
Typical
$1,093
High
$1,594
Low
$614
Typical
$1,134
High
$1,655
Low
$595
Typical
$1,099
High
$1,603
Low
$593
Typical
$1,095
High
$1,598
Low
$602
Typical
$1,111
High
$1,621
Low
$587
Typical
$1,083
High
$1,580
Low
$600
Typical
$1,108
High
$1,616
Low
$594
Typical
$1,097
High
$1,600
Low
$587
Typical
$1,085
High
$1,583
Cost Comparison — Landlord-Tenant Dispute
Low
$421
Typical
$1,128
High
$1,834
Low
$408
Typical
$1,093
High
$1,778
Low
$410
Typical
$1,097
High
$1,784
Low
$392
Typical
$1,050
High
$1,707
Low
$389
Typical
$1,042
High
$1,695
Low
$404
Typical
$1,082
High
$1,760
Low
$391
Typical
$1,048
High
$1,704
Low
$390
Typical
$1,045
High
$1,699
Low
$396
Typical
$1,060
High
$1,724
Low
$386
Typical
$1,033
High
$1,681
Low
$394
Typical
$1,056
High
$1,718
Low
$391
Typical
$1,046
High
$1,702
Low
$386
Typical
$1,035
High
$1,683
Cost Comparison — Simple Will Drafting
Low
$299
Typical
$580
High
$860
Low
$290
Typical
$562
High
$834
Low
$291
Typical
$564
High
$837
Low
$278
Typical
$539
High
$801
Low
$276
Typical
$536
High
$795
Low
$287
Typical
$556
High
$825
Low
$278
Typical
$539
High
$799
Low
$277
Typical
$537
High
$797
Low
$281
Typical
$545
High
$808
Low
$274
Typical
$531
High
$788
Low
$280
Typical
$543
High
$806
Low
$277
Typical
$538
High
$798
Low
$274
Typical
$532
High
$789
Cost Comparison — Revocable Living Trust
Low
$1,110
Typical
$1,920
High
$2,730
Low
$1,076
Typical
$1,861
High
$2,646
Low
$1,080
Typical
$1,868
High
$2,656
Low
$1,033
Typical
$1,787
High
$2,541
Low
$1,026
Typical
$1,774
High
$2,523
Low
$1,065
Typical
$1,842
High
$2,620
Low
$1,032
Typical
$1,784
High
$2,537
Low
$1,028
Typical
$1,779
High
$2,529
Low
$1,044
Typical
$1,805
High
$2,566
Low
$1,017
Typical
$1,759
High
$2,502
Low
$1,040
Typical
$1,799
High
$2,558
Low
$1,030
Typical
$1,782
High
$2,533
Low
$1,019
Typical
$1,762
High
$2,505
Cost Comparison — Probate Filing
Low
$1,792
Typical
$4,296
High
$6,800
Low
$1,737
Typical
$4,165
High
$6,592
Low
$1,743
Typical
$4,180
High
$6,616
Low
$1,668
Typical
$3,999
High
$6,330
Low
$1,656
Typical
$3,970
High
$6,285
Low
$1,720
Typical
$4,122
High
$6,525
Low
$1,665
Typical
$3,992
High
$6,319
Low
$1,660
Typical
$3,980
High
$6,300
Low
$1,685
Typical
$4,039
High
$6,393
Low
$1,642
Typical
$3,937
High
$6,232
Low
$1,679
Typical
$4,025
High
$6,372
Low
$1,663
Typical
$3,987
High
$6,310
Low
$1,645
Typical
$3,942
High
$6,240
Cost Comparison — Green Card Application
Low
$1,370
Typical
$2,410
High
$3,450
Low
$1,328
Typical
$2,336
High
$3,344
Low
$1,333
Typical
$2,345
High
$3,357
Low
$1,275
Typical
$2,243
High
$3,212
Low
$1,266
Typical
$2,227
High
$3,188
Low
$1,315
Typical
$2,313
High
$3,311
Low
$1,273
Typical
$2,240
High
$3,206
Low
$1,269
Typical
$2,233
High
$3,196
Low
$1,288
Typical
$2,266
High
$3,243
Low
$1,255
Typical
$2,209
High
$3,162
Low
$1,284
Typical
$2,258
High
$3,233
Low
$1,271
Typical
$2,236
High
$3,202
Low
$1,257
Typical
$2,212
High
$3,166
Cost Comparison — Citizenship & Naturalization
Low
$710
Typical
$1,222
High
$1,734
Low
$688
Typical
$1,185
High
$1,681
Low
$691
Typical
$1,189
High
$1,687
Low
$661
Typical
$1,138
High
$1,614
Low
$656
Typical
$1,129
High
$1,603
Low
$681
Typical
$1,173
High
$1,664
Low
$660
Typical
$1,136
High
$1,611
Low
$658
Typical
$1,132
High
$1,607
Low
$667
Typical
$1,149
High
$1,630
Low
$651
Typical
$1,120
High
$1,589
Low
$665
Typical
$1,145
High
$1,625
Low
$659
Typical
$1,134
High
$1,609
Low
$652
Typical
$1,121
High
$1,591
Cost Comparison — Prenuptial Agreement
Low
$785
Typical
$1,925
High
$3,065
Low
$761
Typical
$1,866
High
$2,971
Low
$764
Typical
$1,873
High
$2,982
Low
$731
Typical
$1,792
High
$2,853
Low
$726
Typical
$1,779
High
$2,833
Low
$753
Typical
$1,847
High
$2,941
Low
$730
Typical
$1,789
High
$2,848
Low
$727
Typical
$1,784
High
$2,840
Low
$738
Typical
$1,810
High
$2,881
Low
$719
Typical
$1,764
High
$2,809
Low
$736
Typical
$1,804
High
$2,872
Low
$728
Typical
$1,786
High
$2,844
Low
$720
Typical
$1,767
High
$2,813
Cost Comparison — DUI/DWI Defense
Low
$710
Typical
$2,080
High
$3,450
Low
$688
Typical
$2,016
High
$3,344
Low
$691
Typical
$2,024
High
$3,357
Low
$661
Typical
$1,936
High
$3,212
Low
$656
Typical
$1,922
High
$3,188
Low
$681
Typical
$1,996
High
$3,311
Low
$660
Typical
$1,933
High
$3,206
Low
$658
Typical
$1,927
High
$3,196
Low
$667
Typical
$1,955
High
$3,243
Low
$651
Typical
$1,906
High
$3,162
Low
$665
Typical
$1,949
High
$3,233
Low
$659
Typical
$1,930
High
$3,202
Low
$652
Typical
$1,909
High
$3,166
Cost Comparison — Misdemeanor Defense
Low
$1,910
Typical
$8,855
High
$15,800
Low
$1,852
Typical
$8,584
High
$15,317
Low
$1,858
Typical
$8,615
High
$15,372
Low
$1,778
Typical
$8,243
High
$14,708
Low
$1,765
Typical
$8,184
High
$14,602
Low
$1,833
Typical
$8,497
High
$15,162
Low
$1,775
Typical
$8,229
High
$14,683
Low
$1,770
Typical
$8,204
High
$14,639
Low
$1,796
Typical
$8,325
High
$14,854
Low
$1,750
Typical
$8,115
High
$14,479
Low
$1,790
Typical
$8,297
High
$14,805
Low
$1,772
Typical
$8,217
High
$14,662
Low
$1,753
Typical
$8,126
High
$14,500
Cost Comparison — Felony Defense
Low
$5,210
Typical
$15,455
High
$25,700
Low
$5,051
Typical
$14,982
High
$24,914
Low
$5,069
Typical
$15,036
High
$25,004
Low
$4,850
Typical
$14,387
High
$23,924
Low
$4,815
Typical
$14,284
High
$23,752
Low
$5,000
Typical
$14,831
High
$24,662
Low
$4,842
Typical
$14,362
High
$23,883
Low
$4,827
Typical
$14,319
High
$23,811
Low
$4,898
Typical
$14,529
High
$24,161
Low
$4,774
Typical
$14,163
High
$23,551
Low
$4,882
Typical
$14,481
High
$24,081
Low
$4,835
Typical
$14,342
High
$23,850
Low
$4,781
Typical
$14,183
High
$23,585
Cost Comparison — Criminal Record Expungement
Low
$728
Typical
$1,604
High
$2,480
Low
$706
Typical
$1,555
High
$2,404
Low
$708
Typical
$1,561
High
$2,413
Low
$678
Typical
$1,493
High
$2,309
Low
$673
Typical
$1,482
High
$2,292
Low
$699
Typical
$1,539
High
$2,380
Low
$677
Typical
$1,491
High
$2,305
Low
$674
Typical
$1,486
High
$2,298
Low
$684
Typical
$1,508
High
$2,331
Low
$667
Typical
$1,470
High
$2,273
Low
$682
Typical
$1,503
High
$2,324
Low
$676
Typical
$1,489
High
$2,301
Low
$668
Typical
$1,472
High
$2,276
Cost Comparison — Deportation Defense
Low
$2,690
Typical
$6,700
High
$10,710
Low
$2,608
Typical
$6,495
High
$10,382
Low
$2,617
Typical
$6,518
High
$10,420
Low
$2,504
Typical
$6,237
High
$9,970
Low
$2,486
Typical
$6,192
High
$9,898
Low
$2,581
Typical
$6,429
High
$10,277
Low
$2,500
Typical
$6,226
High
$9,953
Low
$2,492
Typical
$6,208
High
$9,923
Low
$2,529
Typical
$6,299
High
$10,068
Low
$2,465
Typical
$6,140
High
$9,815
Low
$2,521
Typical
$6,278
High
$10,035
Low
$2,496
Typical
$6,218
High
$9,939
Low
$2,469
Typical
$6,149
High
$9,829
Cost Comparison — Asylum Application
Low
$2,030
Typical
$3,730
High
$5,430
Low
$1,968
Typical
$3,616
High
$5,264
Low
$1,975
Typical
$3,629
High
$5,283
Low
$1,890
Typical
$3,472
High
$5,055
Low
$1,876
Typical
$3,447
High
$5,018
Low
$1,948
Typical
$3,579
High
$5,211
Low
$1,886
Typical
$3,466
High
$5,046
Low
$1,881
Typical
$3,456
High
$5,031
Low
$1,908
Typical
$3,507
High
$5,105
Low
$1,860
Typical
$3,418
High
$4,976
Low
$1,902
Typical
$3,495
High
$5,088
Low
$1,884
Typical
$3,461
High
$5,039
Low
$1,863
Typical
$3,423
High
$4,983
Cost Comparison — Estate Administration
Low
$1,720
Typical
$3,950
High
$6,180
Low
$1,667
Typical
$3,829
High
$5,991
Low
$1,673
Typical
$3,843
High
$6,013
Low
$1,601
Typical
$3,677
High
$5,753
Low
$1,590
Typical
$3,651
High
$5,712
Low
$1,651
Typical
$3,790
High
$5,930
Low
$1,598
Typical
$3,671
High
$5,743
Low
$1,594
Typical
$3,660
High
$5,726
Low
$1,617
Typical
$3,713
High
$5,810
Low
$1,576
Typical
$3,620
High
$5,663
Low
$1,612
Typical
$3,701
High
$5,791
Low
$1,596
Typical
$3,666
High
$5,735
Low
$1,578
Typical
$3,625
High
$5,671
Cost Comparison — Work Visa Application
Low
$1,106
Typical
$1,948
High
$2,790
Low
$1,072
Typical
$1,888
High
$2,705
Low
$1,076
Typical
$1,895
High
$2,714
Low
$1,030
Typical
$1,813
High
$2,597
Low
$1,022
Typical
$1,800
High
$2,579
Low
$1,061
Typical
$1,869
High
$2,677
Low
$1,028
Typical
$1,810
High
$2,593
Low
$1,025
Typical
$1,805
High
$2,585
Low
$1,040
Typical
$1,831
High
$2,623
Low
$1,014
Typical
$1,785
High
$2,557
Low
$1,036
Typical
$1,825
High
$2,614
Low
$1,026
Typical
$1,808
High
$2,589
Low
$1,015
Typical
$1,788
High
$2,560
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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.