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Law Firm Google Ads ROAS Calculator

2025 Search Intent Model

Net Ad ROI20%
ROAS3.00x
BE ROAS2.50x

Output Benchmarks

Inefficient< 1.5x
High CPC eating budget
Healthy (Legal)3.5x - 5.0x
Standard for Search campaigns
Market Leader> 8.0x
Systematic case acquisition

How to use this Law Firm Google Ads ROAS Calculator

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Input Data

Enter your current Legal Marketing metrics into the labeled fields above.

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Analyze Ratios

Instantly view efficiency ratios calculated against elite standards.

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Optimize

Compare your results with the Benchmarks on the right to find leverage points.

The Core Equation

Settlement Value / Total Ad Spend

Strategic Context

THE STRATEGIC VIEW

Google Search is the most expensive and most profitable real estate in the legal world. With CPCs for "Personal Injury" exceeding $100, the ROAS strategy must prioritize "High-Value Intake." Success isn't about more leads; it's about the conversion of high-intent searchers into signed, high-settlement cases.

Operational Reality

THE $150 CLICK REALITY

In legal search, ROAS is a game of extreme margins and relevance. With Cost Per Click (CPC) for high-intent terms ranging from $9 to $15+ (and over $200 for PI in some markets), your conversion rate is the only variable between profit and bankruptcy.

QUALITY OVER QUANTITY

A 3.5x ROAS on Google is often more valuable than a 7.0x ROAS on Facebook. Why? Because a search lead represents an Immediate Need. These leads close 10x faster and have a signed contract probability of ~25%, compared to the long nurture cycles of social leads.

GOOGLE SCREENED & LSAs

The Map Pack is the new ROAS multiplier. Local Services Ads (LSAs) for lawyers allow you to pay per *qualified lead* rather than per click. If your firm is "Google Screened," your trust factor doubles, often increasing CTR by 15% and lowering the effective CPA.

Tactical FAQ

TACTICAL Q&A

Q: Why is my Google Ads ROAS lower than Facebook?
A: You are paying for "Intent." A Google user is actively looking for a lawyer *today*. The premium price for this intent ($130 - $270+ per lead) justifies a lower immediate ROAS because the "Closing Rate" is significantly higher.
Q: Should I use 'Broad Match' for legal keywords?
A: Only if you have a massive budget ($15k+/mo) and aggressive negative keyword management. For smaller firms, stick to "Phrase" and "Exact" match to protect your ROAS from being drained by irrelevant searches like "legal jobs."
Q: How do LSAs (Local Services Ads) impact my ROAS?
A: LSAs place you at the very top of Google with a trust badge. Because you only pay when a qualified lead calls or messages, LSAs provide the most stable ROAS calculation in legal marketing today.
Q: What is a healthy conversion rate for legal search ads?
A: Aim for a 5-7% conversion rate on your landing page. If you are below 3%, your "Quality Score" will drop, Google will tax your CPC, and your ROAS will collapse regardless of how much you bid.
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