How much does it cost to file a lawsuit in Alabama?

Court Filing Type	Fee Amount
Small Claims ($1,500 or less)	$59
$1,500.01 to $3,000 Table of Contents Show How much do lawyers charge in Alabama? About Clio’s Hourly Rate Data for Lawyers (Updated 2021) How much is it to file a civil suit in Alabama? How do I file a lawsuit in Alabama? What happens if a defendant does not pay a judgment in Alabama? Do you need an attorney for Small Claims Court in Alabama?	$133
Additional Plaintiffs ($500 Max)	$50
Additional Defendants	$10
District Civil ($3,000.01 to $10,000) (Unlawful Detainers)	$254
Additional Plaintiffs ($500 Max)	$50
Additional Defendants	$10
Circuit Civil (Through $50,000)	$246
(Over $50,000)	$346
Additional Plaintiffs ($1,000 Max)	$100
Additional Defendants	$10
Domestic Relations	$194
Modifications/Enforcement	$297
IWO and Termination of IWO	$28
Circuit and Domestic Relations	$297

How much do lawyers charge in Alabama?

The typical lawyer in Alabama charges between $107 and $516 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 Alabama.

Practice Type	Average Hourly Rate
Administrative	$200
Appellate	$163
Bankruptcy	$273
Business	$274
Civil Litigation	$223
Collections	$224
Commercial/Sale of Goods	$225
Construction	$317
Contracts	$303
Corporate	$260
Criminal	$114
Elder Law	$296
Employment/Labor	$282
Family	$224
Government	$228
Immigration	$516
Insurance	$168
Intellectual Property	$304
Juvenile	$107
Mediation/Arbitration	$264
Medical Malpractice	$192
Personal Injury	$238
Real Estate	$271
Small Claims	$412
Tax	$286
Traffic Offenses	$193
Trusts	$301
Wills & Estates	$259
Worker's Compensation	$155

About Clio’s Hourly Rate Data for Lawyers (Updated 2021)

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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What is the hourly rate of a lawyer in Alabama?

The average hourly rate for a lawyer in Alabama is between $107 and $516 per hour.

How much does a family lawyer charge in Alabama?

The average hourly rate for a family lawyer in Alabama is $224 per hour.

How much does a civil litigation lawyer charge in Alabama?

The average hourly rate for a civil litigation lawyer in Alabama is $223 per hour.

What is the highest paid type of lawyer in Alabama?

Immigration attorneys are the highest paid type of lawyer in Alabama, earning $516 per hour on average.

What is the lowest paid type of lawyer in Alabama?

Juvenile attorneys are the lowest paid type of lawyer in Alabama, earning $107 per hour on average.

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How much is it to file a civil suit in Alabama?

FEE CHART.

How do I file a lawsuit in Alabama?

District Court in the county in which the defendant lives or has an office. File a Statement of Claim (Complaint) form with the Clerk. A filing fee must be paid at the time of filing. Contact the Clerk for the amount of the filing fee.

What happens if a defendant does not pay a judgment in Alabama?

If you do not pay within 14 days, the Plaintiff can: Ask the Court for an “Execution Order.” An Execution Order allows the sheriff to pick up any property that belongs to you. That property will then be sold so the judgment will be paid.

Do you need an attorney for Small Claims Court in Alabama?

There are no juries and you may appear before the judge with or without an attorney. SHOULD YOU FILE A SMALL CLAIMS CASE? Before you file a claim, you should contact the person or business you plan to sue and attempt to settle your dispute out of court.