Represents consumers in fraud, deceptive practice, and product liability cases.
Cost Range: Consumer Protection lawyers charge from $183/hr in West Virginia to $448/hr in District of Columbia. The national average is $266/hr.
| # | State | Avg Hourly Rate | Avg Case Cost | Cost Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WV West Virginia | $183/hr | $9,120 | -33.50x |
| 2 | AR Arkansas | $196/hr | $9,720 | -28.70x |
| 3 | MS Mississippi | $202/hr | $9,879 | -26.50x |
| 4 | AL Alabama | $203/hr | $10,072 | -26.20x |
| 5 | KY Kentucky | $206/hr | $10,182 | -25.10x |
| 6 | IN Indiana | $207/hr | $10,380 | -24.70x |
| 7 | SD South Dakota | $209/hr | $10,328 | -24.00x |
| 8 | NE Nebraska | $213/hr | $10,578 | -22.50x |
| 9 | IA Iowa | $217/hr | $10,693 | -21.10x |
| 10 | TN Tennessee | $219/hr | $10,909 | -20.40x |
| 11 | NM New Mexico | $223/hr | $10,981 | -18.90x |
| 12 | ID Idaho | $229/hr | $11,214 | -16.70x |
| 13 | ND North Dakota | $229/hr | $11,105 | -16.70x |
| 14 | MO Missouri | $231/hr | $11,364 | -16.00x |
| 15 | KS Kansas | $232/hr | $11,276 | -15.60x |
| 16 | WY Wyoming | $232/hr | $11,336 | -15.60x |
| 17 | GA Georgia | $233/hr | $11,589 | -15.30x |
| 18 | OK Oklahoma | $233/hr | $11,266 | -15.30x |
| 19 | LA Louisiana | $234/hr | $11,385 | -14.90x |
| 20 | UT Utah | $236/hr | $11,653 | -14.20x |
| 21 | AZ Arizona | $241/hr | $11,953 | -12.40x |
| 22 | SC South Carolina | $241/hr | $11,685 | -12.40x |
| 23 | NC North Carolina | $242/hr | $11,888 | -12.00x |
| 24 | MN Minnesota | $246/hr | $12,232 | -10.50x |
| 25 | MT Montana | $249/hr | $12,090 | -9.50x |
| 26 | VT Vermont | $250/hr | $12,397 | -9.10x |
| 27 | PA Pennsylvania | $251/hr | $12,558 | -8.70x |
| 28 | WI Wisconsin | $252/hr | $12,282 | -8.40x |
| 29 | OH Ohio | $255/hr | $12,310 | -7.30x |
| 30 | ME Maine | $256/hr | $12,542 | -6.90x |
| 31 | MI Michigan | $259/hr | $12,536 | -5.80x |
| 32 | RI Rhode Island | $263/hr | $13,151 | -4.40x |
| 33 | DE Delaware | $265/hr | $13,233 | -3.60x |
| 34 | NV Nevada | $271/hr | $13,285 | -1.50x |
| 35 | CO Colorado | $276/hr | $13,759 | 0.40x |
| 36 | FL Florida | $282/hr | $13,774 | 2.50x |
| 37 | MD Maryland | $289/hr | $14,453 | 5.10x |
| 38 | VA Virginia | $292/hr | $14,384 | 6.20x |
| 39 | AK Alaska | $297/hr | $14,414 | 8.00x |
| 40 | TX Texas | $301/hr | $14,525 | 9.50x |
| 41 | OR Oregon | $303/hr | $14,641 | 10.20x |
| 42 | HI Hawaii | $308/hr | $15,134 | 12.00x |
| 43 | NH New Hampshire | $316/hr | $15,249 | 14.90x |
| 44 | IL Illinois | $324/hr | $15,760 | 17.80x |
| 45 | WA Washington | $347/hr | $16,811 | 26.20x |
| 46 | NJ New Jersey | $351/hr | $17,091 | 27.60x |
| 47 | MA Massachusetts | $360/hr | $17,636 | 30.90x |
| 48 | CT Connecticut | $367/hr | $17,710 | 33.50x |
| 49 | CA California | $393/hr | $19,142 | 42.90x |
| 50 | NY New York | $394/hr | $19,386 | 43.30x |
| 51 | DC District of Columbia | $448/hr | $21,770 | 62.90x |
The national average hourly rate for a Consumer Protection attorney is $275. Rates range from $183 in West Virginia to $448 in District of Columbia depending on location and experience.
The average total case cost for Consumer Protection matters is $2,000. This typically includes attorney fees, court filing fees, and related expenses. The typical case duration is Contingency.
The most affordable states for Consumer Protection attorneys are West Virginia ($183/hr), Arkansas ($196/hr), Mississippi ($202/hr). These states offer significant savings compared to the national average of $266/hr.
The most expensive states for Consumer Protection attorneys are District of Columbia ($448/hr), New York ($394/hr), California ($393/hr). Higher costs in these states reflect greater cost of living and higher demand for legal services.
The demand for Consumer Protection attorneys is currently Medium. Represents consumers in fraud, deceptive practice, and product liability cases.