Google Ads for lawyers where every click counts
Legal keywords are among the most expensive in Google Ads. That isn't a reason to avoid them; it's a reason to run them carefully. Law firm PPC works when campaigns stick to the matters you actually take, landing pages lead straight to intake, and every call is tracked to a consultation.
Law firm campaigns, built carefully
- Matter-level campaignsNot "family law" in general but divorce, custody, adoption; not "criminal defense" but DUI, assault, expungement. Budgets follow your best cases.
- ExclusionsFree legal aid, law school, paralegal jobs, "lawyer salary", DIY forms and jurisdictions you don't serve.
- Intake landing pagesWho you help, how a consultation works, attorney credentials and a short intake form. No generic home page traffic.
- Call tracking and intake reviewCalls tracked and, with your intake team, tagged by case type, so spend follows signed cases.
- Local Services Ads where availableGoogle Screened and LSA for lawyers are available in some areas and practice types; worth testing where eligible.
- Compliant ad copyNo guarantees of outcomes, no misleading superlatives, disclaimers where your bar requires them.
Audit first, then a fixed price
What's included
- Matter-level campaigns
- Legal negative keyword list
- Intake landing pages
- Call and form tracking
- Weekly optimization, monthly report
Law firm PPC questions
Why are lawyer keywords so expensive?
A single case can be worth a lot to a firm, so many firms compete for the same searches. Precise targeting and strong intake are how smaller firms compete.
Is Google Ads worth it for a small law firm?
Often, for practice areas with clear search demand and a case value that justifies the cost per consultation. The audit shows whether your numbers work.
Do I need special landing pages?
Yes. Sending ad clicks to your home page wastes budget. Focused pages per matter usually convert far better.
How much does law firm PPC management cost?
I quote one fixed monthly price after a free audit; ad spend is separate. See Google Ads costs.
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