Fair questions, straight answers.

Is the flat fee the total I'll pay, or are there extra costs?

It is the attorney's whole fee for the work described. Costs paid to someone else, like court filing or county recording fees, are listed under Important on each line.

How are the legal fees determined?

Each attorney sets their own fee, turnaround and rush premium, and publishes them here. FlatFeeLawyers never sets, discounts or negotiates a fee.

How do I know how long my matter will take?

Each listing shows the attorney's average turnaround in business days, so you can plan around a closing, a move or a court date.

Why does a rush cost twice the normal fee?

Rush work moves other clients' matters back. Attorneys on FlatFeeLawyers publish their rush premium and rush timeline so you can decide whether speed is worth it before you reach out to the attorney.

How do I know whether I actually need a lawyer for this?

Every situation is different, and FlatFeeLawyers isn't a law firm, so we can't tell you whether you need an attorney. An attorney can. Many offer a short paid consultation to talk it through, and where they do, its price is on their listing.

How do I know the attorneys listed are real and licensed?

Every attorney's bar number is checked against their state bar's public record. Only attorneys whose license shows Active are listed. Every listing shows the attorney's full name, office address and year admitted.

Will I get calls or emails just for looking at prices?

No. Seeing prices needs no email and no phone number. You contact an attorney only when you decide to.

Can I find an attorney who speaks my language?

Yes. Each listing shows the languages the attorney and their office work in. On the search page, the Speaks filter shows only attorneys who work in the language you choose. It's separate from the Español link at the top of the page, which only changes the language of this site.

How are attorneys ordered in the search results?

Results start in alphabetical order by surname. Nobody can pay to move up. You can sort by rating, number of reviews, fee or turnaround instead.

What happens after I message an attorney through FlatFeeLawyers?

We email your message to the attorney's office and copy you in. Reply to that email to keep talking; FlatFeeLawyers drops out of the conversation. Your engagement letter, payment and file are between you and the attorney.