How much does contested divorce retainer cost in Northeast Florida?

Typically $5,000 to $15,000. Total cost is often higher

How much does residential closing, attorney as title agent cost in Northeast Florida?

Typically $600 to $1,200. Plus title insurance set by state rate

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Typically $33 to $40. Percent of recovery, higher after suit is filed

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What legal services cost in St. Johns County (2026) | 904biz

Cost guide · updated October 2026

What legal services cost in St. Johns County

Typical 2026 ranges from local firms. Complex or contested matters cost more, and Ponte Vedra Beach and Jacksonville downtown rates sit at the top.

Job	Typical range
Hourly rate, attorney	$250 – $450
Simple will, flat fee	$350 – $800
Revocable living trust package	$1,800 – $4,000
Uncontested divorce, no children	$1,200 – $3,000
Contested divorce retainer Total cost is often higher	$5,000 – $15,000
Residential closing, attorney as title agent Plus title insurance set by state rate	$600 – $1,200
First-offense DUI defense	$2,500 – $7,500
Personal injury contingency fee Percent of recovery, higher after suit is filed	$33 – $40

What changes the price

Whether the matter is contested or uncontested
Attorney experience and board certification
Court filing fees, process servers and expert witnesses billed on top
Flat fee versus hourly billing
Firm location and overhead

Local tips

Ask for a flat fee on routine work like wills, closings and uncontested divorces
Bring organized documents to the first meeting so you do not pay for sorting
Use email for simple questions and save calls for decisions
Get every fee change in writing, and read the engagement letter before signing

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