Legal & Financial, California
Lawyer cost in Los Angeles, CA
A typical Lawyer figure in Los Angeles is about $375 per hour, about 25% above the national figure of $300.
Typical cost
Typical in Los Angeles
$375
per hour
Fair price range: $188 to $688
- On the low end
- $188
- On the high end
- $688
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Los Angeles. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $375 | $188 to $688 |
| National typical | $300 | $150 to $550 |
| Huntington Beach, CA | $372 | $186 to $682 |
| Pasadena, CA | $372 | $186 to $682 |
| Thousand Oaks, CA | $378 | $189 to $693 |
| Seattle, WA | $375 | $188 to $688 |
| Alexandria, VA | $372 | $186 to $682 |
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Questions people ask
Lawyer in Los Angeles: what does it cost?
In Los Angeles, CA, Lawyer typically costs about $375 per hour, with most prices between $188 and $688.
Why is Los Angeles higher than the national price?
Prices in Los Angeles run about 25% 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.