How much does it usually cost to hire a lawyer?

Legal analysis: At present, lawyers in different places charge different fees for divorce cases. Lawyers in economically underdeveloped areas generally start from 500 yuan to 1000 yuan; In economically developed areas, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other big cities, lawyer's fees are relatively high. For example, in Beijing, some lawyers can take over a divorce case for two or three thousand yuan; Some lawyers can start at 10 thousand. Lawyer fees vary according to the amount of the subject matter of the case.

Legal basis: "Measures for the Administration of Lawyers' Fees" Article 8 The charging standards for lawyers' services formulated by the government should fully consider the local economic development level, social affordability and the long-term development of the lawyer industry, and determine the charging standards according to the average cost of compensating lawyers' services plus reasonable profits and statutory taxes and fees.

"Measures for the Administration of Lawyers' Fees" Article 9 The fees for lawyers' services subject to market-regulated prices shall be determined by the law firm through consultation with the clients.

The following main factors shall be considered when a law firm negotiates the fees for lawyer services with its clients:

Working hours spent;

(two) the difficulty of legal affairs;

(3) the client's affordability;

(4) Risks and responsibilities that lawyers may bear;

(5) The lawyer's social reputation and working level.