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Mumbai has India's most concentrated legal market. From the Bombay High Court to consumer forums. Here's how to find the right lawyer for your matter.
Mumbai's court system
Mumbai's primary courts: Bombay High Court (Churchgate), City Civil & Sessions Court (CNT block, Dhobi Talao), Family Court (Bandra), Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission, Debt Recovery Tribunal, and NCLT Mumbai Bench. Verify that your advocate appears in the specific court your matter requires.
Lawyer fees in Mumbai by practice area
Mumbai advocate fees (2026 ranges):
- Property matter (review or registration): ₹8,000–₹40,000
- Divorce. Mutual consent: ₹30,000–₹80,000
- Divorce. Contested: ₹80,000–₹4,00,000+
- Corporate / startup legal (SHA, contracts): ₹20,000–₹3,00,000
- Consumer forum matter: ₹15,000–₹60,000
- Criminal matter (bail + trial): ₹25,000–₹5,00,000+
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