What is LegalCost.us?+
LegalCost.us is a free collection of legal cost calculators for all 50 US states. Every tool uses official state formulas and verified data to estimate costs for child support, alimony, DUI offenses, personal injury cases, workers compensation, and more. No registration required. Results are instant and run entirely in your browser.
Are these calculators accurate?+
Every calculator uses the official formula for your selected state. Child support calculations apply the exact Income Shares, Percentage of Income, or Melson formula your state mandates. DUI costs use verified state fine schedules. All data is updated annually. Results are estimates based on the inputs you provide and may differ from a court order or official assessment.
Is this legal advice?+
No. LegalCost.us provides informational estimates only. Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice. Results are educational tools to help you understand potential costs before speaking with an attorney. For advice specific to your situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state.
Do I need to create an account?+
No. All calculators on LegalCost.us are completely free with no registration, no login, and no email required. Enter your information, get your result instantly, and leave. We do not collect or store any personal data you enter into the calculators.
Which states are covered?+
All 50 US states. Every calculator includes a state selector and applies the correct formula or fine schedule for your selected state. State-specific data is verified annually and updated when state laws change. Some calculators also note county-level variations where they significantly affect results.
How is child support calculated?+
Child support is calculated using the official formula for your state. Most states use the Income Shares model, which combines both parents' incomes and divides responsibility proportionally. Texas and several others use the Percentage of Income model: 20% of net resources for one child, 25% for two, 30% for three, up to 40% for five or more. Delaware, Hawaii, and Montana use the Melson Formula. The child support calculator applies the correct model automatically.
How much does a DUI cost in total?+
A first-offense DUI typically costs between $10,000 and $25,000 over three years when all costs are included. This covers court fines ($500 to $2,500 depending on state), attorney fees ($1,500 to $5,000), mandatory DUI school ($300 to $1,500), license reinstatement fees ($100 to $500), ignition interlock device costs if required ($950 to $1,400 per year), and auto insurance rate increases of $1,500 to $3,500 per year for three or more years.
Can I find out what my personal injury case is worth?+
The personal injury calculator provides an estimate based on your medical bills, lost wages, and injury severity. Most settlements use the multiplier method: total economic damages multiplied by 1.5 to 5 depending on how severe and permanent the injuries are. The result is adjusted for your percentage of fault using your state's comparative negligence rules. The calculator gives a low, mid, and high estimate range.
Are the attorney referrals paid?+
Yes. When you use the attorney referral link after viewing your calculator results, LegalCost.us may receive compensation from the attorney network. This does not affect the calculator results or the quality of attorneys in the network. The referral is optional and the calculators work fully without using it.
How often is the data updated?+
All state-specific data is reviewed and updated annually, typically each January when new state laws and federal guidelines take effect. DUI fine schedules, child support formulas, and personal injury statute of limitations data are cross-referenced against official state statutes and government sources. The last update date is displayed on each calculator page.