1 /5 xia may: Lawyers can vary in quality. I thought I had found a conscientious one, recommended by an old friend who described Charly as a highly compassionate lawyer. However, during the $325 initial consultation, he simply allowed me to recount my story without providing any guidance on divorce matters. I felt disappointed as I had to respond to a series of pointless questions he posed. It proved to be a waste of time and money. After approximately an hour of story, I realized I needed to ask my questions, yet the advice was just good for my spouse. Ultimately, he suggested I seek a free lawyer upon learning of my $19 per-hour wage, he thought I was poor, and I couldnt hire a good lawyer for my divorce! It seemed he charged me $325 merely for the opportunity to narrate my story for an hour. Thanks God! i spent $325 to learn a lesson!