How much does a lawyer make per hour?

Answer 1

It varies from case to case, civil to criminal law, the lawyers experience, the prevailing rate where they practice, and their reputation. Around my neck of the woods the usually charge between $150-$200 an hour. Of course the retainer and other fees can greatly vary. Unfortunately it is not always the competence or any of the aforementioned factors that determine how well a particular attorney will work on your behalf. Behind the Scenes, it isn't even like Law and Order where politics may effect the outcome. IT IS WORSE! " I'll scare this young punk ,whose family came up with half they own, to cop a plea to this trumped up charge that wouldn't even stand up in court. Judge Crook, it will make you appear tough on drugs during the next election. You know, I got that big murder case on the docket. You know the defendant, Spoiled Rich, the star quarterback at Corruption High. Oh yell I play golf with Filthy and his wife Stinkin' has tea with my wife. Well YOUR (cough) Honor I'll see at the Poker game Friday night, Filthy will be there, (laugh) you'll make out like a bandit and some of it will roll downhill.