Expungement Lawyer Fees in New Orleans
Expungement lawyer fees in New Orleans, Louisiana average about $1,350 — roughly 91% of the U.S. average and in line with the Louisiana state average of $1,350.
What this typically includes
Reviewing your record and confirming eligibility, preparing and filing the expungement or sealing petition, and representing you at any hearing. Court filing fees and obtaining records (background check, fingerprints) are billed separately.
Louisiana clears records through a petition-based process: you or your attorney must file to expunge or seal an eligible record, rather than it clearing automatically.
Expungement attorneys in Louisiana usually charge a flat fee per petition. Louisiana sets which offenses are eligible, the waiting period, and whether any records clear automatically, and these laws are expanding quickly, so confirm the current rules locally.
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About New Orleans, LA
With a cost-of-living index of 91% of the U.S. average and a median household income of $51,116, expungement attorney fees in New Orleans typically run 9% lower than the national norm. The New Orleans area supports roughly 1,133 law firms, so clients have a competitive local market to choose from. As a local cost gauge, the fair-market rent for a two-bedroom home in the New Orleans area is about $1,362/month.
How New Orleans compares
Average expungement lawyer fees, New Orleans vs. Louisiana vs. the U.S.
New Orleans runs about 9% lower than the national average for expungement lawyer fees.
What affects expungement lawyer fees in New Orleans
In New Orleans, the cost of living sits at 91% of the U.S. average and the median household income is $51,116 — both of which shape what local attorneys charge. Beyond location, these factors move expungement lawyer fees:
- Number of records — Each charge or case is usually a separate petition and fee.
- Misdemeanor vs. felony — Felony expungements are more complex and cost more than misdemeanors.
- Eligibility & waiting period — Confirming eligibility and the required wait is the first step.
- Court hearing — A contested or hearing-required petition adds attorney time.
- Automatic vs. petition — Clean Slate states clear some records for free, avoiding a petition.
- Jurisdiction — State eligibility rules, waiting periods, and procedures vary widely.
How to choose a expungement lawyer in New Orleans
Fees matter, but the right expungement attorney in New Orleans also protects both your time and your result. Before you hire:
- Confirm the fee structure. Expungement matters are usually a flat fee — one agreed price for the work. Get it in writing before you sign — our flat fees guide explains exactly what to look for.
- Look for expungement experience. Choose an attorney who regularly handles expungement cases in Louisiana, not a generalist.
- Use the free consultation. Most New Orleans expungement attorneys review your case at no cost — use it to compare two or three.
- Verify licensing. Confirm the attorney is licensed and in good standing with the Louisiana state bar.
- Clarify what's included. Ask which case costs are separate from the fee and how they are billed — see attorney fees vs. case costs.
Average attorney fees in New Orleans by case type
National benchmarks adjusted by New Orleans's cost-of-living index (91). Open a case type for its full New Orleans fee breakdown.
| Case type | How it’s billed | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car Accidents | Contingency | $1,800 | $5,450 | $13,650 |
| Divorce | Flat fee | $1,800 | $6,850 | $18,200 |
| Real Estate | Flat fee | $730 | $1,350 | $3,200 |
| Personal Injury | Contingency | $2,750 | $9,100 | $27,300 |
| Bankruptcy | Flat fee | $910 | $1,800 | $4,100 |
| Criminal Defense | Flat fee | $1,350 | $4,550 | $13,650 |
| Immigration | Flat fee | $910 | $3,200 | $9,100 |
| Disability | Contingency | $1,800 | $3,650 | $8,350 |
| Probate | Flat fee | $1,350 | $4,100 | $13,650 |
| Truck Accident | Contingency | $4,550 | $14,550 | $45,500 |
| Motorcycle Accident | Contingency | $2,750 | $8,200 | $27,300 |
| Bicycle Accident | Contingency | $2,300 | $7,300 | $22,750 |
| Uber Accident | Contingency | $2,750 | $8,200 | $30,050 |
| Property Damage | Contingency | $1,350 | $5,450 | $18,200 |
| Dog Attack Injury | Contingency | $2,750 | $9,100 | $27,300 |
| Insurance Claim | Contingency | $1,800 | $6,850 | $22,750 |
| Wrongful Death | Contingency | $13,650 | $54,600 | $227,500 |
| Uncontested Divorce | Flat fee | $460 | $1,100 | $2,300 |
| Family Law | Hourly | $1,350 | $6,350 | $18,200 |
| Child Custody | Hourly | $1,800 | $7,300 | $22,750 |
| Adoption | Flat fee | $1,350 | $4,550 | $13,650 |
| Prenuptial Agreement | Flat fee | $910 | $2,300 | $6,850 |
| Child Support | Hourly | $910 | $3,200 | $9,100 |
| Domestic Violence | Flat fee | $1,350 | $3,650 | $10,900 |
| Restraining Order | Flat fee | $910 | $2,300 | $6,850 |
| Guardianship | Flat fee | $1,350 | $3,650 | $10,900 |
| Surrogacy | Flat fee | $3,200 | $7,300 | $13,650 |
| Power of Attorney | Flat fee | $180 | $360 | $910 |
| Estate Planning | Flat fee | $460 | $1,800 | $4,550 |
| Living Trust | Flat fee | $1,100 | $2,300 | $4,550 |
| Elder Law | Hourly | $1,350 | $4,550 | $10,900 |
| Will | Flat fee | $140 | $360 | $910 |
| Defense | Flat fee | $1,350 | $4,550 | $13,650 |
| DUI | Flat fee | $1,350 | $3,650 | $9,100 |
| Pardon | Flat fee | $1,350 | $4,550 | $13,650 |
| Expungement | Flat fee | $460 | $1,350 | $3,650 |
| Juvenile | Flat fee | $1,350 | $3,200 | $9,100 |
| Felony Defense | Flat fee | $3,200 | $9,100 | $27,300 |
| Clemency | Flat fee | $1,800 | $5,450 | $13,650 |
| Probation Violation | Flat fee | $910 | $2,300 | $6,850 |
| Misdemeanor | Flat fee | $680 | $1,350 | $3,200 |
| Security Clearance | Flat fee | $2,300 | $6,850 | $18,200 |
| Discharge Upgrade | Flat fee | $1,350 | $3,650 | $9,100 |
| H-1B Visa | Flat fee | $1,800 | $3,200 | $5,450 |
| Green Card | Flat fee | $1,800 | $3,650 | $7,300 |
| Citizenship | Flat fee | $460 | $910 | $2,300 |
| EB-2 NIW | Flat fee | $3,650 | $6,350 | $10,900 |
| K-1 Visa | Flat fee | $1,350 | $2,300 | $3,650 |
| E-2 Visa | Flat fee | $3,200 | $5,450 | $9,100 |
| Deportation | Hourly | $2,750 | $7,300 | $18,200 |
| O-1 Visa | Flat fee | $3,200 | $5,450 | $9,100 |
| Closing | Flat fee | $640 | $1,100 | $2,300 |
| House Purchase | Flat fee | $730 | $1,200 | $2,300 |
| Eviction | Flat fee | $460 | $1,100 | $2,750 |
| Property Tax Appeal | Contingency | $140 | $460 | $1,800 |
| Foreclosure | Flat fee | $1,350 | $3,200 | $6,850 |
| HOA | Hourly | $1,350 | $3,650 | $9,100 |
| Tenant | Hourly | $910 | $2,300 | $5,450 |
| Chapter 7 | Flat fee | $910 | $1,350 | $2,300 |
| Chapter 13 | Flat fee | $2,750 | $3,650 | $5,450 |
| Personal Loan | Hourly | $460 | $1,800 | $4,550 |
| Debt Settlement | Contingency | $910 | $2,750 | $7,300 |
| SSDI | Contingency | $1,800 | $3,650 | $8,350 |
| Social Security | Contingency | $1,800 | $3,650 | $8,350 |
| VA Disability | Contingency | $1,350 | $4,550 | $13,650 |
| Long-Term Disability | Contingency | $2,300 | $7,300 | $22,750 |
| Traffic Ticket | Flat fee | $91 | $270 | $680 |
| Speeding Ticket | Flat fee | $91 | $270 | $680 |
| Traffic Violation | Flat fee | $91 | $270 | $680 |
| Reckless Driving | Flat fee | $910 | $2,300 | $4,550 |
| Suspended License | Flat fee | $680 | $1,600 | $2,750 |
| Patent | Flat fee | $4,550 | $9,100 | $16,400 |
| Trademark | Flat fee | $550 | $1,100 | $2,300 |
| Workers Compensation | Contingency | $1,350 | $3,650 | $9,100 |
| Small Claims | Flat fee | $91 | $460 | $1,350 |
| Civil Lawsuit | Hourly | $2,750 | $13,650 | $45,500 |
| Consumer Protection | Contingency | $1,800 | $4,550 | $13,650 |
| Lemon Law | Contingency | $1,800 | $4,550 | $13,650 |
| Defamation | Hourly | $4,550 | $13,650 | $45,500 |
| Employment | Contingency | $2,300 | $9,100 | $36,400 |
| Discrimination | Contingency | $2,750 | $10,900 | $40,950 |
| Wrongful Termination | Contingency | $2,750 | $10,900 | $40,950 |
| Whistleblower | Contingency | $4,550 | $18,200 | $91,000 |
| Tax | Hourly | $1,350 | $4,550 | $13,650 |
| Business | Hourly | $1,350 | $5,450 | $22,750 |
| Medical Malpractice | Contingency | $22,750 | $91,000 | $318,500 |
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FAQs - Expungement attorney fees in New Orleans
Expungement lawyer fees in New Orleans average about $1,350, with a typical range of $460 to $3,650. That is roughly 91% of the U.S. average, adjusted for the local cost of living.
New Orleans's cost-of-living index is about 91% of the national average, so expungement attorney fees here tend to run 9% lower than the U.S. norm.
The figures here are local averages. For a number tied to your specific situation, request a free match with a expungement attorney in New Orleans, or enter your ZIP code for a more precise estimate.
We take the national benchmark for expungement cases and adjust it by New Orleans's cost-of-living index — about 91% of the U.S. average — giving a local Low, Average, and High of $460, $1,350, and $3,650.
New Orleans averages about $1,350 for expungement lawyer fees, compared with roughly $1,350 across Louisiana and $1,500 nationally.
Many expungement attorneys in New Orleans offer a free initial consultation to review your case before you commit. Check each firm's listing above for details.
Look for a New Orleans attorney who regularly handles expungement cases, check reviews and their standing with the Louisiana state bar, and use free consultations to compare a few before you decide.
Attorney fees pay for the lawyer's time and skill, while case costs are separate out-of-pocket expenses such as filing fees, records, and expert witnesses. In a New Orleans expungement matter, always confirm how the costs are handled alongside the fee.
In New Orleans, expungement lawyer fees are typically paid as a single flat fee agreed up front. Case costs are usually billed separately from the fee.
For most expungement matters, yes — the right attorney can improve your outcome by more than the fee, and many work on terms that limit your risk. Use a free New Orleans consultation to weigh it for your situation.
ZIP codes covered
These New Orleans expungement fee estimates cover ZIP code 70112.
Last updated Aug 6, 2026 · Fee figures are local averages for informational purposes only and are not legal advice or a quote. See how we estimate fees.