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

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.

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
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

Other Legal & Financial costs in Los Angeles

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.