Fees & Affordable Legal Services

Accessible Legal Services

At Pattain Legal Help (PLH), the belief is simple: quality legal support should be accessible, and cost should not be an automatic barrier to getting the help you need.

PLH is committed to improving access to justice by offering community-focused, reduced-fee legal services, sometimes called low-bono services. These rates are designed to make legal assistance more affordable while providing clients with meaningful, personalized legal support.

Whether you need an attorney to represent you throughout your case, assistance with a specific legal issue, or guidance on your next steps, PLH offers flexible options to help you find the level of support that fits your needs and budget.

Hourly Rates & Representation

Community Hourly Rate: $125–$175 per hour

Pattain Legal Help offers hourly legal services at reduced, community-focused rates. The applicable rate depends on the type of legal services provided and will be confirmed before representation begins.

Full Legal Representation

For clients who want an attorney to manage their case from beginning to end, PLH offers full legal representation. Depending on the matter, services may include preparing and filing court documents, communicating with opposing parties or attorneys, negotiating settlements, preparing for hearings, and representing clients in court.

Full representation requires an initial retainer, which is an advance payment applied toward legal fees as work is completed. Retainer requirements and payment terms are discussed before representation begins.

Limited-Scope Representation

For clients who need legal assistance with only certain parts of their case, PLH offers limited-scope representation. This allows you to hire an attorney for specific services while remaining responsible for other aspects of your case.

Limited-scope services may include preparing or reviewing court documents, drafting motions, providing legal guidance, or representing you at a particular hearing.

You do not have to hire an attorney for your entire case to receive meaningful legal support.

Whether you choose full or limited-scope representation, the services provided, applicable hourly rate, and payment arrangements will be clearly outlined in a written agreement before representation begins.

Flat-Fee Document Preparation

Pattain Legal Help offers flat-fee document preparation for individuals who need assistance preparing court paperwork without hiring an attorney to handle their entire case.

Flat-fee services provide predictable pricing for specific legal documents. The cost depends on the complexity of your situation and the work required.

Typical flat-fee drafting prices include:

• Summons and Petition for Dissolution (Divorce): $300–$500

• Answer and Counterpetition: $250–$450

• Joint Petition for Dissolution: $350–$600

• Stipulated Judgment and Decree: $650–$1,100

• Motions and Supporting Affidavits: $450–$950

• Order for Protection (OFP) Petitions: $175–$350

• Harassment Restraining Order (HRO) Petitions: $175–$300

Exact pricing is confirmed after a consultation, once the documents and work needed have been identified.

Flat-fee drafting generally does not include court filing fees, service costs, court appearances, negotiations, or ongoing representation unless specifically included in a written agreement.

Stipulated Judgment and Decree Preparation

Pattain Legal Help offers drafting support for Stipulated Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order for Judgment, and Judgment and Decree (commonly called a "Stipulated Judgment and Decree") after mediation has been completed and the parties have reached agreement on the terms of their case.

When providing legal representation in connection with these documents, PLH represents one party only, unless a different arrangement is expressly permitted by applicable professional responsibility rules and confirmed in writing.

Additional Document Preparation

Need help with a document not listed above?

Other family law document preparation services may be available. Pricing and the scope of assistance are discussed during a consultation.