Legal Setu is built to take you from "I have a legal question" to "I've spoken to a verified lawyer who understood my case" — without the usual confusion about cost. You start free with our AI. When you're ready for a human, a small refundable token reserves your slot, and you always agree the lawyer's fee before anything is confirmed.
Start free — ask your question first.
No account needed. Get instant AI guidance before you decide on a lawyer.What is the ₹99* lawyer consultation?
The ₹99* is a refundable booking token that reserves a verified lawyer slot for you, with a match within 24 hours. It is fully refundable if we can't match you in time. It reserves the slot — the lawyer's own consultation fee is separate and agreed in writing first.
Think of the ₹99* as a placeholder that confirms you're serious and lets us hold a genuine slot with a verified lawyer. It is not the price of the advice. Once you book, we start matching you with a suitable verified lawyer, normally within 24 hours.
Is the ₹99* refundable?
Yes. The ₹99* is a fully refundable token. If we can't match you with a verified lawyer within 24 hours, you get it back in full. It exists only to reserve and confirm a genuine slot, not to charge you for advice.
Because the token is refundable, you carry no real risk in booking. If the match doesn't happen within 24 hours, the amount comes back to you. You can read the full terms on our refund policy page.
Will there be hidden charges after I pay ₹99*?
No. The lawyer's own consultation fee is quoted and agreed in writing before your appointment is confirmed. There are never any surprise charges. You always see and approve the fee before the call — the ₹99* only reserves your slot.
This is the promise that matters most. Every lawyer sets their own consultation fee, and you see that exact amount and agree to it in writing before the appointment is locked in. Nothing is added afterwards, and you are never billed for a call you didn't confirm.
You will never be surprised by a charge. The lawyer's consultation fee is quoted and agreed with you in writing before your appointment is confirmed — the ₹99* token simply reserves the slot.
What happens before and during the call?
Before the call, Legal Setu prepares a brief from your conversation so the lawyer already understands your situation. You don't start from scratch. During the call, you speak directly with a verified lawyer about your matter and get a first opinion.
When you use the AI chat first, that conversation becomes the raw material for a short brief. By the time your call starts, the lawyer has already read the essentials of your situation — so your time is spent on answers and next steps, not on repeating background from the beginning.
How it works in 4 steps
- Ask free. Describe your situation to the Legal Setu AI — no account needed.
- Get guidance. Receive instant AI guidance on your options and whether a lawyer would help.
- Book for ₹99*. Pay the refundable ₹99* token to reserve a verified lawyer slot, matched within 24 hours.
- Talk to the lawyer. After agreeing the fee in writing, speak with a verified lawyer who has already been briefed on your case.
Ready to talk to a verified lawyer?
₹99* books your call — briefed on your case before it starts.How are the lawyers verified?
Every lawyer on Legal Setu is verified before they can take consultations. You can read exactly how we check credentials on our lawyer verification page. Only verified lawyers are matched to your ₹99* booking.
Verification is what makes the ₹99* worthwhile — you aren't paying to reserve just anyone's time. For the full detail on how we confirm each lawyer's credentials, see how we verify lawyers.
Is this the same as hiring a lawyer?
No. This is a first consultation and opinion, not a full legal engagement or representation. It helps you understand your options and next steps. It does not guarantee any outcome, and it is not a substitute for retaining a lawyer for your case.
A consultation is where you get a qualified first opinion on your situation — what the law generally says, what your options are, and whether formal legal help is worth it. If your matter needs ongoing representation, that is a separate engagement you can arrange directly with a lawyer. The consultation informs your decision; it does not, on its own, guarantee any result.