Updated guide with average lawyer fees in Spain by specialty: civil, criminal, labor, tax, corporate and family law. Includes pricing factors and how to budget your legal case.
One of the first questions anyone asks before hiring a lawyer is: how much is this going to cost me? In Spain fees are freely negotiated: since Law 25/2009 (the Omnibus Law), Bar Associations may not set indicative fee scales (art. 14 of the Professional Associations Act), except for the assessment of costs and fee claims. Even so, it helps to have a rough idea.
Indicative ranges, not an official statistic: each firm sets its own fees and you should always ask for a written quote.
| Matter | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Uncontested divorce (no children) | €500 – €1,200 |
| Contested divorce (children, assets) | €3,000 – €8,000 |
| Modification of measures | €1,200 – €3,500 |
| Matter | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Contested dismissal (oral hearing) | €1,200 – €3,000 |
| Workplace accident with serious injury | €2,500 – €8,000 + % |
| Matter | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Floor clause / IRPH | €500 – €1,500 or 15–25% of recovery |
| Revolving card (usury) | €400 – €1,200 or % of debt |
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