Attorney License Cost in Washington
In Washington, documented Attorney license fees total $595 — application $595. Always confirm the current schedule with Washington State Bar Association before paying.
Figures below come from the same dataset as the full guide and list only what the state publishes. Anything not published is marked “varies — check the board” rather than guessed.
Attorney license cost — Washington at a glance
| Pre-license education | Varies — check the board |
| Exam fee | Varies — check the board |
| Application fee | $595 |
| License fee | Varies — check the board |
| Documented fees total | $595 |
| BLS median annual wage | $159,670 (lawyers) |
Official source: Washington State Bar Association ↗
Fees vs. median pay
The BLS median annual wage for lawyers is $159,670.The BLS median annual wage for lawyers is $159,670. Documented Attorney fees in Washington are $595 — about 0.4% of one year's median pay. The bigger investment is usually tuition and time.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Attorney license cost in Washington?
Documented fees in Washington total $595: application $595. Pre-license education is the biggest variable cost and is set by each school, not the board.
Are the exam fee and the license fee the same thing in Washington?
No. The exam fee covers sitting for the test, while the application and license fees cover processing and issuing the credential. Each is listed separately in the table above where the state publishes it.
How much does Attorney training cost in Washington?
Training-hour requirements for Washington are not published here — ask Washington State Bar Association for the approved programs and their costs.
Is a Attorney license in Washington worth the cost?
The BLS median annual wage for lawyers is $159,670, so documented fees are roughly 0.4% of one year's median pay. Earnings vary widely by state and market — treat this as a planning estimate, not a promise.
Budget your Attorney licensing in Washington
This page is informational and not legal advice. Fees, pass rates and retake rules change frequently — verify all figures with Washington State Bar Association and your exam vendor before paying (retrieved 2026-08-20).