Legal & Financial, Illinois
Lawyer cost in Chicago, IL
A typical Lawyer figure in Chicago is about $360 per hour, about 20% above the national figure of $300.
Typical cost
Typical in Chicago
$360
per hour
Fair price range: $180 to $660
- On the low end
- $180
- On the high end
- $660
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Chicago. 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
What moves the price
- Practice area
- Experience
- City market
- Flat vs hourly
- Paralegal use
Ways to pay less
- Ask about flat fees
- Use a junior associate
- Prepare documents yourself
- Limit emails
- Get an engagement letter
Lawyer in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $360 | $180 to $660 |
| National typical | $300 | $150 to $550 |
| Naperville, IL | $342 | $171 to $627 |
| Aurora, IL | $306 | $153 to $561 |
| Joliet, IL | $288 | $144 to $528 |
| Anaheim, CA | $360 | $180 to $660 |
| Concord, CA | $360 | $180 to $660 |
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Questions people ask
Lawyer in Chicago: what does it cost?
In Chicago, IL, Lawyer typically costs about $360 per hour, with most prices between $180 and $660.
Why is Chicago higher than the national price?
Prices in Chicago run about 20% above 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.