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Law firm advertising

A personal injury click averages about $148 on Google, so a wasted lead costs real money. Our law firm advertising puts each dollar behind the case types you want and tracks it to a signed retainer.

  • ✓Campaigns built per practice area
  • ✓Bar rules checked before launch
  • ✓Intake calls recorded and scored
  • ✓Cost per signed case reported
PriceAd management from $1,000/mo
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Channels

Where legal ads find clients

Practice areas differ in searches, costs and case values, which is why we never mix them.

01

Search by practice area

Injury, criminal, family and estate campaigns with separate budgets and bids.

02

Verified lawyer listings

Local Services Ads for lawyers, billed per lead after license and malpractice checks.

03

Remarketing

Follow-up ads for people who read a practice page but didn't call yet.

04

Intake tracking

Calls and forms scored by case type, so budget follows signed matters.

Costs

Click costs by practice area

Legal clicks vary from a few dollars to well over $100. The case value decides which ones are worth it.

SearchA monthCost per clickWhat the client needsLanding page
personal injury lawyer near me301K$147.84A lawyer after a crash or injuryInjury page with free consultation form
workers comp lawyer27.1K$105.51Help with a denied work injury claimWorkers' comp page
dui lawyer near me60.5K$61.61Defense after an arrestDUI page with 24-hour phone line
criminal defense attorney near me90.5K$52.82A defense lawyer fastCriminal defense page
divorce lawyer near me40.5K$24.33Advice on separation and custodyFamily law page
estate planning attorney near me49.5K$6.02A will, trust or power of attorneyEstate planning page with fee details

Average cost per click and monthly US searches from Google Ads, October 2026.

Ideas

How firms spend ad money wisely

Lawyer advertising is expensive and regulated in every state, so waste hurts twice. Consumers also compare several firms before they call. These strategies help a firm of any size spend on the cases it wants.

What PPC budget fits a law firm?Start from case value, capacity and your local market. An injury campaign often needs a larger budget than an estate practice, plus management from $1,000/mo.Google Ads management
  1. 01

    Budget by case value

    An estate plan click costs about $6, while an injury click averages near $148. Each type of case needs a budget sized to what one signed matter is worth.

  2. 02

    Answer every call, every hour

    Many legal searches happen at night and on weekends. Ads that run when no one answers burn money, so match schedules to intake coverage.

  3. 03

    Separate brand from generic searches

    People searching your firm's name are already close to calling. Keep brand campaigns apart, so their low costs don't hide what generic searches really cost.

  4. 04

    Build tight keyword lists

    Searches for law school, legal jobs and free legal aid waste budget. Weekly exclusions leave the budget for people who need a lawyer now.

  5. 05

    Land on a matching case page

    An injury ad should open an injury page with case types, process and a short form. The home page makes visitors hunt and lowers conversion.

  6. 06

    Score intake, not just leads

    Record calls and tag each one by case type and outcome. Cost per signed case shows which campaigns grow the firm.

Rules

Bar rules for paid search

Attorney advertising faces state rules in every medium, from television to online search. False or misleading claims can bring discipline.

  1. 01

    Search ads and the Florida Bar

    Florida treats search ads as internet ads that need filing, unless they hold only the basic facts Rule 4-7.16 allows. In 2025 the Bar asked the state Supreme Court to exempt text-only search ads, so check the rule's status before launch.

  2. 02

    New York's required label

    New York requires the words "Attorney Advertising" on most lawyer ads. A firm website that counts as an ad needs the label on its home page.

  3. 03

    Past results in New York

    A New York ad likely to create expectations about results must carry the exact line "Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome."

Pricing

Legal PPC management fee

Our work is a fixed monthly fee. Google bills clicks to the firm directly, so the budget stays yours.

Law firm PPC management

From $1,000/mo

Best for firms that want consultations this month in the practice areas they choose.

  • ✓Campaigns per practice area
  • ✓Bar rule review before launch
  • ✓Weekly negative keyword work
  • ✓Call recording and case scoring
  • ✓Monthly cost per signed case report
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What changes the price
  1. 01Practice areas advertised
  2. 02Search, Local Services Ads or both
  3. 03States and bar rules involved
  4. 04Call recording and intake scoring
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Practice area landing pages for your ads start at $300.
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Visit by appointment, or work with the same team by phone and video from anywhere in the US.

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Orlando office

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Real answers

What attorneys ask about paid search

Value

Does paid search pay off for law firms?

It can be, as part of a wider law firm marketing plan, when a signed case is worth far more than its clicks. Injury and criminal firms often win, while low-fee practices need tighter budgets and better pages.
Costs

Why are personal injury clicks so expensive?

One injury case can bring a large fee, so many firms bid hard on the same searches. That pushes the average click near $148, by Google Ads data.
LSA

Can lawyers use Local Services Ads?

Yes, after Google's screening, which checks bar status and malpractice coverage. These ads charge per lead and now carry the Google Verified badge.
Cost

What do firms pay Rathly for legal PPC?

A monthly management fee, from $1,000, that covers setup, weekly changes and reporting. You choose the click budget, which Google bills to the firm.Read the full answer →

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  • ✓ A budget plan by practice area
  • ✓ Month-to-month terms
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