The cost of legal consultation usually ranges from several hundred yuan to several thousand yuan, depending on the complexity of the case and the size of the law firm. If the client intends to entrust but has not yet entrusted, the lawyer will generally not charge the consulting fee. In China, except for some law firms in first-and second-tier cities, which may charge consulting fees, interviews with most law firms are free. The consulting fees of law firms are usually charged by time, and the consulting fees for simple cases such as labor contracts, marriage problems or simple civil cases may be between 5 and several hundred yuan. For complex cases, such as divorce property disputes or business disputes, lawyers will charge fees according to the size of the disputed subject matter of the case, and may advise clients to entrust the case. Simple question, lawyers usually don't take the initiative to ask for consulting fees.

Service contents of law firm:

1. Legal consultation: providing legal advice and answering legal questions for individuals or enterprises;

2. Agency litigation: representing the parties in civil, criminal or administrative litigation;

3. Contract review: help customers review, draft and modify the contract text;

4. Writing of legal documents: including legal documents such as indictment, defense and appeal;

5. Intellectual property services: including trademark and patent applications, rights protection, etc.

6. Corporate legal affairs: providing legal services such as company registration, merger, acquisition and reorganization for enterprises;

7. Non-litigation legal services: legal services involving non-litigation matters such as labor disputes, family disputes and inheritance.

To sum up, the consulting fees of law firms usually depend on the complexity of the case and the size of the firm. Simple questions may be free or charged at a lower fee, while complex cases may require higher consulting fees.

Legal basis:

Article 25 of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Lawyers

When a lawyer undertakes business, the law firm shall accept the entrustment uniformly, sign a written entrustment contract with the client, collect fees uniformly according to state regulations and record them truthfully. Law firms and lawyers shall pay taxes according to law.