Legal & Financial, Ohio

Lawyer cost in Akron, OH

A typical Lawyer figure in Akron is about $252 per hour, about 16% below the national figure of $300.

Typical cost

Typical in Akron

$252

per hour

Fair price range: $126 to $462

On the low end
$126
On the high end
$462

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Akron. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Practice area
  2. Experience
  3. City market
  4. Flat vs hourly
  5. Paralegal use

Ways to pay less

  1. Ask about flat fees
  2. Use a junior associate
  3. Prepare documents yourself
  4. Limit emails
  5. Get an engagement letter

Lawyer in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Akron, OH$252
$126 to $462
National typical$300
$150 to $550
Dayton, OH$252
$126 to $462
Toledo, OH$246
$123 to $451
Cleveland, OH$264
$132 to $484
Cedartown, GA$252
$126 to $462
Columbus, GA$252
$126 to $462

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Questions people ask

Lawyer in Akron: what does it cost?

In Akron, OH, Lawyer typically costs about $252 per hour, with most prices between $126 and $462.

Why is Akron lower than the national price?

Prices in Akron run about 16% below the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.