Generally, simple questions are free. If they are complicated or take a long time, they will be charged.
It's best to ask the lawyer if he wants to charge before consulting. Some enthusiastic lawyers don't charge. Law firms are professional organizations engaged in legal affairs, relying on the law to survive. Therefore, detailed consultation is bound to be charged, but the charging standard is generally very low. Need to consult a lawyer and get professional answers.
Legal basis:
Article 10 of the Measures for the Administration of Lawyers' Service Fees
According to different service contents, lawyers' service fees can be charged on a case-by-case basis, in proportion to the bid amount and by time.
Piece rate is generally applicable to legal affairs that do not involve property relations;
Charging according to the proportion of the winning bid amount is applicable to legal affairs involving property relations;
Time charge is applicable to all legal affairs.
Article 11
When a law firm handles civil cases involving property relations, if the client still asks for risk agency after being informed of the government's guidance price, the risk agency fee may be implemented, except for the following circumstances:
(1) Marriage and inheritance cases;
(2) Requesting social insurance benefits or minimum living security benefits;
(3) Requesting to pay alimony, alimony, alimony, pension, relief fund and compensation for work-related injuries;
(4) Request for payment of labor remuneration, etc.