Reduced Fee Schedule
Hourly rates depend on professional type, the applicant’s personal net income after tax, and family household size, including the applicant. The income bands and hourly rates are unchanged; the family-size bands are 1–2, 3, and 4 or more.
Lawyers Reduced Fee Schedule
The current Lawyers Reduced Fee Schedule (hourly rates) is as follows:
| Personal Net Yearly Income | Family Size | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 or more | 3 | 1 or 2 | |
| Under $40,000 | $130 | $130 | $130 |
| $40,000 – $49,999 | $130 | $140 | $150 |
| $50,000 – $59,999 | $140 | $150 | $170 |
| $60,000 – $69,999 | $150 | $170 | $190 |
| $70,000 – $90,000 | $200 | $200 | (not eligible) |
An alternative for senior lawyers
If you have at least 10 years in private practice, you may choose a flat 40% discount from your regular hourly rate instead of the sliding-scale hourly rate.
Apply the discount to the hourly rate you actually charge outside JusticeNet. Confirm the reduced rate with the client before starting work.
Paralegals Reduced Fee Schedule
The current Paralegals Reduced Fee Schedule (hourly rates) is as follows:
| Personal Net Yearly Income | Family Size | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 or more | 3 | 1 or 2 | |
| Under $40,000 | $80 | $80 | $80 |
| $40,000 – $49,999 | $80 | $85 | $90 |
| $50,000 – $59,999 | $85 | $90 | $100 |
| $60,000 – $69,999 | $90 | $100 | $120 |
| $70,000 – $90,000 | $130 | $130 | (not eligible) |
Mediators Reduced Fee Schedule
The current Mediators Reduced Fee Schedule (hourly rates) is as follows:
| Personal Net Yearly Income | Family Size | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 or more | 3 | 1 or 2 | |
| Under $40,000 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| $40,000 – $49,999 | $100 | $105 | $110 |
| $50,000 – $59,999 | $105 | $110 | $120 |
| $60,000 – $69,999 | $110 | $120 | $140 |
| $70,000 – $90,000 | $150 | $150 | (not eligible) |