Name Change Lawyer Fees in Hixson

Name change lawyer fees in Hixson, Tennessee average about $690 — roughly 91% of the U.S. average and above the Tennessee state average of $670.

Low

$270

Average fee

$690

per petition

High

$2,300

What this typically includes

Confirming which court hears the petition and that you meet its residency rule, preparing and filing the petition, arranging publication or moving to waive it, and appearing at the hearing to have the decree signed. The court’s filing fee, the newspaper’s publication charge, fingerprinting or a criminal history check where the state requires one, and certified copies of the decree are separate. Updating Social Security, the DMV, the passport agency, and your banks afterwards is normally left to you, though a few firms will do it for an added fee.

Hixson, TN State-specific name change process

A name change is granted by a Tennessee court under Tennessee law. This state sets the filing fee, any residency period, and whether you must be fingerprinted and run through a criminal history check. It also sets the step that matters most: whether notice has to be published in a newspaper before the hearing.

Many states that require publication also let a judge waive it and seal the file. That applies where publishing would expose the petitioner to violence, stalking, or abuse. Whether Tennessee does is the first thing worth asking.

Name change attorneys in Tennessee charge a flat fee per petition, commonly $300–$1,500 for an adult, and rates track the local market. A child’s name change over the other parent’s objection costs several times that.

Several charges are separate from the attorney fee. They are the Tennessee filing fee (roughly $150–$500 nationally), any fingerprint or background-check fee, the newspaper’s publication charge where it applies, and certified copies of the decree.

Most adults with no criminal record and no safety concern can file the Tennessee self-help forms without a lawyer. Confirm the current filing fee, the publication rule, and any waiver with the clerk before you pay anyone.

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How Hixson compares

Average name change lawyer fees, Hixson vs. Tennessee vs. the U.S.

Hixson

$690

Tennessee

$670

U.S. average

$750

Hixson comes in about 9% lower than the national average for name change lawyer fees.

What affects name change lawyer fees in Hixson

In Hixson, the cost of living comes in at 91% of the U.S. average — both of which shape what local attorneys charge. Beyond location, these factors move name change lawyer fees:

Adult or minor — A child’s name change needs the other parent’s consent or notice and can be contested.
Publication and waiver — Moving to waive newspaper notice or seal the file adds a motion and an argument.
Whether anyone objects — A creditor, prosecutor, or other parent objecting turns paperwork into a hearing.
Number of petitions — Each person changing a name is normally a separate filing and a separate fee.
Criminal or credit history — A record, an open case, or an unpaid judgment invites scrutiny and extra filings.
State and county — Filing fees, residency rules, fingerprint checks, and publication rules all vary.

How to choose a name change lawyer in Hixson

Fees matter, but the right name change attorney in Hixson also protects both your time and your result. Before you hire:

Confirm the fee structure. Name change 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 name change experience. Choose an attorney who regularly handles name change cases in Tennessee, not a generalist.
Use the free consultation. Most Hixson name change 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 Tennessee 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.

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Average attorney fees in Hixson by case type

National benchmarks adjusted by Hixson's cost-of-living index (91). Open a case type for its full Hixson fee breakdown.

Case type	How it’s billed	Low	Average	High
Name Change	Flat fee	$270	$690	$2,300
Divorce	Flat fee	$1,850	$6,850	$18,300
Immigration	Flat fee	$460	$3,200	$13,700
Real Estate	Flat fee	$730	$1,350	$3,200
Probate	Flat fee	$1,350	$4,100	$13,700
Car Accidents	Contingency	$1,850	$5,500	$13,700
Personal Injury	Contingency	$2,750	$9,150	$27,450
Patent	Flat fee	$4,550	$9,150	$16,450
Estate Planning	Flat fee	$460	$1,850	$4,550
DUI	Flat fee	$1,350	$3,650	$9,150
Child Support	Hourly	$910	$3,200	$9,150
Criminal Defense	Flat fee	$1,350	$4,550	$13,700
Child Custody	Hourly	$1,850	$7,300	$22,850
H-1B Visa	Flat fee	$1,850	$3,200	$5,500
Trademark	Flat fee	$550	$1,100	$2,300
Living Trust	Flat fee	$1,100	$2,300	$4,550
Traffic Ticket	Flat fee	$91	$270	$690
Family Law	Hourly	$1,350	$6,400	$18,300
Speeding Ticket	Flat fee	$91	$270	$690
Bankruptcy	Flat fee	$910	$1,850	$4,100
Premises Liability	Contingency	$5,050	$16,000	$73,150
Pedestrian Accident	Contingency	$3,200	$11,000	$36,600
Chapter 7	Flat fee	$910	$1,350	$2,300
Traffic Violation	Flat fee	$91	$270	$690
Clemency	Flat fee	$1,850	$5,500	$13,700
Bicycle Accident	Contingency	$2,300	$7,300	$22,850
Medicaid Planning	Flat fee	$2,750	$5,950	$13,700
Adoption	Flat fee	$1,350	$4,550	$13,700
Medical Malpractice	Contingency	$22,850	$91,450	$320,100
Expungement	Flat fee	$460	$1,350	$3,650
Workers Compensation	Contingency	$1,350	$3,650	$9,150
SSDI	Contingency	$1,850	$3,650	$8,400
Uncontested Divorce	Flat fee	$460	$1,100	$2,300
Uber Accident	Contingency	$2,750	$8,250	$30,200
Tax	Hourly	$1,350	$4,550	$13,700
Rideshare Accident	Contingency	$2,750	$8,250	$30,200
Eviction	Flat fee	$460	$1,100	$2,750
Employment	Contingency	$2,300	$9,150	$36,600
Small Claims	Flat fee	$91	$460	$1,350
Bus Accident	Contingency	$3,650	$11,000	$41,150
Pardon	Flat fee	$1,350	$4,550	$13,700
Disability	Contingency	$1,850	$3,650	$8,400
Chapter 13	Flat fee	$2,750	$3,650	$5,500
Drunk Driving Accident	Contingency	$3,650	$13,700	$54,900
Defense	Flat fee	$1,350	$4,550	$13,700
Prenuptial Agreement	Flat fee	$910	$2,300	$6,850
Auto Dealer Fraud	Contingency	$2,300	$6,850	$22,850
Guardianship	Flat fee	$1,350	$3,650	$11,000
Closing	Flat fee	$640	$1,100	$2,300
Social Security	Contingency	$1,850	$3,650	$8,400
Business	Hourly	$1,350	$5,500	$22,850
Construction Accident	Contingency	$11,000	$45,750	$182,900
Alimony	Hourly	$2,750	$8,250	$22,850
Domestic Violence	Flat fee	$1,350	$3,650	$11,000
Green Card	Flat fee	$1,850	$3,650	$7,300
Business Litigation	Hourly	$13,700	$54,900	$228,650
Police Misconduct	Contingency	$7,300	$36,600	$228,650
K-1 Visa	Flat fee	$1,350	$2,300	$3,650
Foreclosure	Flat fee	$1,350	$3,200	$6,850
Annulment	Flat fee	$910	$2,750	$9,150
Sexual Abuse	Contingency	$18,300	$77,750	$365,850
Juvenile	Flat fee	$1,350	$3,200	$9,150
Debt Settlement	Contingency	$910	$2,750	$7,300
Bad Faith Insurance	Contingency	$7,300	$27,450	$114,350
Lemon Law	Contingency	$1,850	$4,550	$13,700
Divorce Mediation	Hourly	$2,300	$5,050	$11,000
Unpaid Wages	Contingency	$1,850	$7,300	$32,000
Non-Compete Agreement	Flat fee	$460	$2,300	$45,750
Consumer Protection	Contingency	$1,850	$4,550	$13,700
Life Insurance Denial	Contingency	$7,300	$45,750	$182,900
Personal Loan	Hourly	$460	$1,850	$4,550
Hostile Work Environment	Contingency	$3,650	$13,700	$59,450
Wrongful Death	Contingency	$13,700	$54,900	$228,650
Age Discrimination	Contingency	$4,550	$18,300	$77,750
Construction Defect	Hourly	$7,300	$41,150	$182,900
Elder Law	Hourly	$1,350	$4,550	$11,000
Restraining Order	Flat fee	$910	$2,300	$6,850
Debt Collection Defense	Flat fee	$460	$1,350	$4,550
Visitation	Hourly	$1,350	$4,550	$18,300
Brain Injury	Contingency	$18,300	$105,200	$457,300
Power of Attorney	Flat fee	$180	$370	$910
Birth Injury	Contingency	$91,450	$411,550	$1,371,900
CPS Defense	Hourly	$2,300	$6,850	$22,850
White Collar Crime	Hourly	$13,700	$68,600	$365,850
Wrongful Termination	Contingency	$2,750	$11,000	$41,150
Tenant	Hourly	$910	$2,300	$5,500
EB-2 NIW	Flat fee	$3,650	$6,400	$11,000
O-1 Visa	Flat fee	$3,200	$5,500	$9,150
F-1 Student Visa	Flat fee	$690	$1,650	$4,550
Misdemeanor	Flat fee	$690	$1,350	$3,200
Gun Charges	Flat fee	$1,350	$5,500	$68,600
Chapter 11	Hourly	$22,850	$68,600	$365,850
Citizenship	Flat fee	$460	$910	$2,300
Severance Agreement	Flat fee	$460	$1,100	$4,550
LLC Formation	Flat fee	$460	$1,100	$2,300
House Purchase	Flat fee	$730	$1,200	$2,300
IRS Audit	Hourly	$910	$4,100	$18,300
CDL Ticket	Flat fee	$370	$820	$2,300
Truck Accident	Contingency	$4,550	$14,650	$45,750
Defamation	Hourly	$4,550	$13,700	$45,750
SSI	Contingency	$910	$2,750	$8,400
Surrogacy	Flat fee	$3,200	$7,300	$13,700
Probation Violation	Flat fee	$910	$2,300	$6,850
HOA	Hourly	$1,350	$3,650	$9,150
Reckless Driving	Flat fee	$910	$2,300	$4,550
Suspended License	Flat fee	$690	$1,600	$2,750
Asylum	Flat fee	$2,750	$5,500	$13,700
Franchise	Hourly	$1,850	$6,850	$54,900
EB-5 Visa	Flat fee	$11,000	$22,850	$45,750
Discharge Upgrade	Flat fee	$1,350	$3,650	$9,150
Copyright	Flat fee	$270	$1,350	$6,850
ERISA	Contingency	$2,750	$13,700	$68,600
Driving Without a License	Flat fee	$230	$550	$1,350
Marriage Green Card	Flat fee	$1,350	$2,750	$6,850
Hit and Run Accident	Contingency	$2,300	$7,300	$27,450
Overtime	Contingency	$2,300	$8,250	$36,600
Timeshare Exit	Flat fee	$1,350	$4,100	$13,700
Fraud Defense	Flat fee	$2,300	$6,850	$22,850
Civil Lawsuit	Hourly	$2,750	$13,700	$45,750
Irrevocable Trust	Flat fee	$2,300	$5,500	$13,700
Property Tax Appeal	Contingency	$140	$460	$1,850
Slip and Fall	Contingency	$3,650	$11,000	$36,600
Special Education	Hourly	$1,850	$6,850	$22,850
Entertainment	Hourly	$690	$3,200	$22,850
EB-1 Visa	Flat fee	$4,550	$8,250	$14,650
Special Needs Trust	Flat fee	$1,850	$4,100	$9,150
Student Loan	Flat fee	$690	$2,300	$7,300
Civil Rights Violation	Contingency	$4,550	$22,850	$137,200
Immigration Bond	Flat fee	$1,350	$2,750	$5,500
Motorcycle Accident	Contingency	$2,750	$8,250	$27,450
Dog Attack Injury	Contingency	$2,750	$9,150	$27,450
Insurance Claim	Contingency	$1,850	$6,850	$22,850
Discrimination	Contingency	$2,750	$11,000	$41,150
Professional License Defense	Hourly	$2,300	$7,300	$22,850
Commercial Real Estate	Hourly	$2,300	$8,250	$41,150
Intellectual Property	Flat fee	$460	$2,300	$13,700
Security Clearance	Flat fee	$2,300	$6,850	$18,300
Deportation	Hourly	$2,750	$7,300	$18,300
Mesothelioma	Contingency	$45,750	$320,100	$914,600
Trust Administration	Hourly	$2,300	$5,500	$18,300
Shoplifting	Flat fee	$690	$1,350	$3,650
Startup	Flat fee	$2,300	$6,850	$27,450
Burglary	Flat fee	$3,200	$8,250	$22,850
E-2 Visa	Flat fee	$3,200	$5,500	$9,150
Partnership Dispute	Hourly	$18,300	$68,600	$274,400
Mediation	Hourly	$1,350	$4,550	$13,700
Postnuptial Agreement	Flat fee	$910	$2,750	$8,250
Property Damage	Contingency	$1,350	$5,500	$18,300
Product Liability	Contingency	$13,700	$54,900	$228,650
Breach of Contract	Hourly	$2,750	$18,300	$68,600
Health Insurance Denial	Hourly	$690	$3,200	$13,700
Criminal Appeal	Flat fee	$6,850	$18,300	$45,750
Paternity	Hourly	$910	$2,750	$11,000
Debt Collector Harassment	Contingency	$1,350	$3,650	$13,700
Boundary Dispute	Hourly	$2,300	$11,000	$41,150
Corporate	Hourly	$3,200	$11,000	$54,900
Whistleblower	Contingency	$4,550	$18,300	$91,450
Legal Malpractice	Contingency	$9,150	$36,600	$137,200
Quiet Title	Flat fee	$1,350	$3,650	$22,850
Construction	Hourly	$3,200	$22,850	$137,200
Immigration Waiver	Flat fee	$2,300	$4,550	$9,150
Asset Protection	Flat fee	$2,750	$7,300	$22,850
Federal Criminal Defense	Flat fee	$9,150	$32,000	$137,200
Assault	Flat fee	$1,350	$3,650	$13,700
Contract Review	Flat fee	$270	$730	$2,750
Landlord	Hourly	$690	$2,750	$13,700
Unemployment Appeal	Flat fee	$460	$1,100	$3,200
Legal Separation	Hourly	$2,300	$7,300	$22,850
Deed Transfer	Flat fee	$230	$550	$1,650
L-1 Visa	Flat fee	$2,750	$5,050	$8,250
Security Deposit	Flat fee	$370	$910	$2,750
Custody Modification	Hourly	$1,650	$5,500	$20,100
Work Permit	Flat fee	$410	$870	$2,000
Employment Contract	Flat fee	$550	$1,450	$4,100
Civil Appeal	Flat fee	$7,300	$20,100	$54,900
Contested Divorce	Hourly	$9,150	$18,300	$45,750
Wage Garnishment	Flat fee	$370	$1,150	$3,200
Stepparent Adoption	Flat fee	$1,350	$2,300	$7,300
Mergers and Acquisitions	Hourly	$6,850	$22,850	$91,450
Retaliation	Contingency	$4,100	$14,650	$64,000
Murder	Flat fee	$22,850	$68,600	$228,650
DACA	Flat fee	$460	$1,100	$2,750
Mass Tort	Contingency	$7,300	$32,000	$137,200
Will Contest	Hourly	$5,500	$22,850	$91,450
Loan Modification	Flat fee	$690	$1,850	$4,550
Business Sale	Flat fee	$3,650	$8,700	$27,450
Nonprofit Formation	Flat fee	$1,350	$3,450	$7,750
Will	Flat fee	$140	$370	$910
Felony Defense	Flat fee	$3,200	$9,150	$27,450
Drug Possession	Flat fee	$1,350	$3,650	$13,700
Theft	Flat fee	$910	$3,200	$11,000
House Sale	Flat fee	$730	$1,300	$2,300
Tax Debt Relief	Flat fee	$910	$3,200	$9,150
Disability Discrimination	Contingency	$3,200	$12,800	$54,900
Commercial Lease	Flat fee	$1,100	$3,200	$11,000
Bail Hearing	Flat fee	$730	$2,050	$4,550
Credit Report Errors	Contingency	$2,750	$6,850	$25,600
Removal of Conditions	Flat fee	$910	$2,000	$5,500
Family-Based Petition	Flat fee	$820	$1,650	$3,650
Hurricane Damage Claim	Contingency	$3,200	$11,900	$41,150
VA Disability	Contingency	$1,350	$4,550	$13,700
Long-Term Disability	Contingency	$2,300	$7,300	$22,850
Nursing Home Abuse	Contingency	$13,700	$54,900	$182,900
Sexual Harassment	Contingency	$4,550	$16,450	$68,600
Spinal Cord Injury	Contingency	$27,450	$137,200	$685,950
Elder Abuse	Contingency	$11,000	$38,400	$128,050
Drug Trafficking	Flat fee	$11,000	$36,600	$160,050
Child Support Modification	Flat fee	$820	$2,200	$6,200
Sex Crime Defense	Flat fee	$12,800	$43,900	$173,750

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FAQs - Name change attorney fees in Hixson

Name change lawyer fees in Hixson average about $690, with a typical range of $270 to $2,300. That is roughly 91% of the U.S. average, adjusted for the local cost of living.

Hixson's cost-of-living index is about 91% of the national average, so name change 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 name change attorney in Hixson, or enter your ZIP code for a more precise estimate.

We take the national benchmark for name change cases and adjust it by Hixson's cost-of-living index — about 91% of the U.S. average — giving a local Low, Average, and High of $270, $690, and $2,300.

Hixson averages about $690 for name change lawyer fees, compared with roughly $670 across Tennessee and $750 nationally.

Many name change attorneys in Hixson offer a free initial consultation to review your case before you commit. Check each firm's listing above for details.

Look for a Hixson attorney who regularly handles name change cases, check reviews and their standing with the Tennessee 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 Hixson name change matter, always confirm how the costs are handled alongside the fee.

In Hixson, name change lawyer fees are typically paid as a single flat fee agreed up front. Case costs are usually billed separately from the fee.

For most name change 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 Hixson consultation to weigh it for your situation.

ZIP codes covered

These Hixson name change fee estimates span ZIP code 37343.

Last updated Oct 1, 2026 · Fee figures are local averages for informational purposes only and are not legal advice or a quote. See how we estimate fees.