average retainer fee
In Missouri, an attorney may charge anywhere from $500 up to $25,000 as a retainer. The average retainer fee in Missouri is about $3,500, and lawyers bill against that at an average hourly rate of $200, according to DivorceSupport.com.The amount of your retainer will depend on how complicated your divorce is and what youâre fighting over.ome Missouri lawyers will charge you a flat fee in this case, rather than bill their time against retainer fees. These flat fees average about $500, but might exceed that figure if you have children.