How much do lawyers charge in Texas?

The typical lawyer in Texas charges between $159 and $433 per hour. Costs vary depending on the type of lawyer, so review our lawyer rates table to find out the average cost to hire an attorney in Texas.

Practice Type Average Hourly Rate
Administrative $329
Appellate $292
Bankruptcy $433
Business $317
Civil Litigation $328
Civil Rights/Constitutional Law $363
Collections $287
Commercial/Sale of Goods $330
Construction $285
Contracts $303
Corporate $367
Criminal $215
Elder Law $273
Employment/Labor $347
Family $301
Government $261
Immigration $297
Insurance $278
Intellectual Property $384
Juvenile $159
Mediation/Arbitration $422
Medical Malpractice $198
Personal Injury $283
Real Estate $298
Small Claims $265
Tax $358
Traffic Offenses $413
Trusts $333
Wills & Estates $315
Worker's Compensation $168

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About Clio’s Hourly Rate Data for Lawyers (Updated 2022)

Clio's hourly rate data is based on aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of legal professionals using Clio. Each year, this data is analyzed and published within the Legal Trends Report, which provides ongoing, in-depth research into the most pressing issues faced by legal professionals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hourly rate of a lawyer in Texas?

The average hourly rate for a lawyer in Texas is between $159 and $433 per hour.

How much does a family lawyer charge in Texas?

The average hourly rate for a family lawyer in Texas is $301 per hour.

How much does a civil litigation lawyer charge in Texas?

The average hourly rate for a civil litigation lawyer in Texas is $328 per hour.

What is the highest paid type of lawyer in Texas?

Bankruptcy attorneys are the highest paid type of lawyer in Texas, earning $433 per hour on average.

What is the lowest paid type of lawyer in Texas?

Juvenile attorneys are the lowest paid type of lawyer in Texas, earning $159 per hour on average.