How Much Are Pro Bono?

Usually, pro bono attorneys do not get paid. But there is the possibility that a pro bono attorney may receive some amount of compensation — or at least not lose money for taking the case. Lawyers who take pro bono cases may also receive waivers of court costs and other filing fees.

Is pro bono really free?

Pro bono is short for the Latin phrase pro bono publico, which means "for the public good." Pro bono work involves providing free services, rather than cash or goods, to those in need.

How do lawyers afford pro bono?

An attorney who works pro bono generally does not get paid for the work on the case, not by the parties in the case. ... Attorneys can often consider these cases an “investment” in the business. In order to cover the “loss” of income, attorneys will often cover pro bono cases through charges to paying clients.