How much does it cost to retain an attorney?

As you probably realize, fees charged by immigration law firms depend upon many factors including the type of case for which legal representation is sought (naturalization, consular processing, adjustment of status, change of status, removal/deportation litigation, etc., etc.), the complexities and problems that might need to be overcome, and so forth. Some attorneys charge fees based upon the amount of time spent by the attorneys in the firm, billed against an advance retainer payment for the estimated total costs.