Lawyer Costs by State (2026)
Attorney fees vary significantly by state. Compare average hourly rates, find your state's bar association, and access legal aid resources.
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| State | Hourly Rate Range | Cost Index | Bar Association |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $150 - $350 | 0.82x | Alabama State Bar |
| Alaska | $200 - $450 | 1.15x | Alaska Bar Association |
| Arizona | $175 - $400 | 0.95x | State Bar of Arizona |
| Arkansas | $150 - $325 | 0.80x | Arkansas Bar Association |
| California | $250 - $650 | 1.45x | State Bar of California |
| Colorado | $200 - $450 | 1.10x | Colorado Bar Association |
| Connecticut | $225 - $500 | 1.25x | Connecticut Bar Association |
| Delaware | $200 - $450 | 1.10x | Delaware State Bar Association |
| Florida | $200 - $450 | 1.05x | The Florida Bar |
| Georgia | $175 - $425 | 0.95x | State Bar of Georgia |
| Hawaii | $225 - $500 | 1.30x | Hawaii State Bar Association |
| Idaho | $150 - $350 | 0.85x | Idaho State Bar |
| Illinois | $200 - $500 | 1.15x | Illinois State Bar Association |
| Indiana | $160 - $350 | 0.87x | Indiana State Bar Association |
| Iowa | $150 - $350 | 0.85x | Iowa State Bar Association |
| Kansas | $150 - $350 | 0.85x | Kansas Bar Association |
| Kentucky | $150 - $340 | 0.83x | Kentucky Bar Association |
| Louisiana | $160 - $375 | 0.88x | Louisiana State Bar Association |
| Maine | $175 - $375 | 0.92x | Maine State Bar Association |
| Maryland | $200 - $475 | 1.15x | Maryland State Bar Association |
| Massachusetts | $250 - $550 | 1.35x | Massachusetts Bar Association |
| Michigan | $170 - $375 | 0.90x | State Bar of Michigan |
| Minnesota | $185 - $425 | 1.00x | Minnesota State Bar Association |
| Mississippi | $140 - $310 | 0.78x | Mississippi Bar |
| Missouri | $165 - $375 | 0.88x | The Missouri Bar |
| Montana | $160 - $350 | 0.88x | State Bar of Montana |
| Nebraska | $155 - $350 | 0.85x | Nebraska State Bar Association |
| Nevada | $195 - $425 | 1.05x | State Bar of Nevada |
| New Hampshire | $190 - $425 | 1.05x | New Hampshire Bar Association |
| New Jersey | $225 - $525 | 1.25x | New Jersey State Bar Association |
| New Mexico | $155 - $350 | 0.85x | State Bar of New Mexico |
| New York | $275 - $700 | 1.50x | New York State Bar Association |
| North Carolina | $175 - $400 | 0.92x | North Carolina Bar Association |
| North Dakota | $155 - $340 | 0.85x | State Bar Association of North Dakota |
| Ohio | $165 - $375 | 0.88x | Ohio State Bar Association |
| Oklahoma | $150 - $325 | 0.82x | Oklahoma Bar Association |
| Oregon | $195 - $425 | 1.05x | Oregon State Bar |
| Pennsylvania | $195 - $450 | 1.05x | Pennsylvania Bar Association |
| Rhode Island | $200 - $450 | 1.10x | Rhode Island Bar Association |
| South Carolina | $155 - $350 | 0.85x | South Carolina Bar |
| South Dakota | $150 - $330 | 0.83x | State Bar of South Dakota |
| Tennessee | $165 - $375 | 0.88x | Tennessee Bar Association |
| Texas | $185 - $450 | 1.00x | State Bar of Texas |
| Utah | $175 - $375 | 0.92x | Utah State Bar |
| Vermont | $180 - $385 | 0.95x | Vermont Bar Association |
| Virginia | $200 - $475 | 1.10x | Virginia State Bar |
| Washington | $210 - $475 | 1.15x | Washington State Bar Association |
| West Virginia | $145 - $325 | 0.80x | West Virginia State Bar |
| Wisconsin | $175 - $400 | 0.92x | State Bar of Wisconsin |
| Wyoming | $160 - $350 | 0.88x | Wyoming State Bar |