How much does it cost to hire a DUI lawyer? 58 Answers as of March 09, 2012

They are serious cases and you need the best local attorney you can afford. Prices usually range from 700-1200 depending on experience, etc.

In Arizona, If you cannot afford a lawyer a public defender will be appointed to represent you since you are facing mandatory jail time if convicted.

There is no set price for hiring an attorney for a DUI. Each attorney will base his fees on his experiences as well as the seriousness of the case.

Every lawyer sets his own fee. Many charge $1500 for a 1st offense. Some charge more. You can ask for a court appointed attorney to represent you if you have no moeny.

If you are indigent and qualify, a lawyer will be appointed to represent you Lawyers do not generally handle DWI cases pro bono, and especially on the basis that someone is a student.? Get a loan from your parents or other source. You could get up to 1 year in jail and have your license suspended if you are convicted. Call 3 to 5 lawyers in your area and discuss the situation then make an appointment with at least two to determine whom to hire. Discuss fees at least somewhat on the phone.

The price depends on where in Michigan you live the attorney's fees vary greatly, start calling around.

You have a right to court-appointed counsel if you cannot afford to retain a lawyer and if you meet the eligibility criteria. Prices for retained lawyers vary depending on the court, market, and other factors. Most attorneys provide free initial consultations. I'd advise you to make a few phone calls and see what you can work out; otherwise, you always have a right to ask the court to appoint you a lawyer if you are eligible for assistance.

It depends on where your case is before I can guess at an average attorney fee. You can call around for someone who will work for free, however, you may find that you get what you pay for in that world. I would suggest that you contact an attorney near the Court where you are charged.

Attorney fees vary widely, to some extent, you get what you pay for. You will like qualify for a court appointed lawyer.

The only DUI pro bono lawyers I know of are ones assigned by the court to indigent defendants.

In some instances it is possible to qualify for a public defender if you have very limited resources. To hire a lawyer for a DUI will generally depend on the circumstances. If the facts of the case make a successful trial effort very unlikely, which is frequently the case, then the cost would generally run between $500-$750, depending on time. If a trial is involved the cost can be significantly higher.

If you don't have money for a lawyer, you can ask for the appointment of the public defender next time you are in court. There is an application fee which is nominal. Make sure not to miss your next court date, and when your name is called, ask the Judge for a Public Defender.

The rate for a good DUI attorney varies with the person. I charge in the area of $1000 dollars and do offer payment plans.

If you cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint one for you. There is no set fee and fees will vary amoung attorneys. You should contact various attorneys and inquire of how much they charge.

Fees for a defense can range from $1,500 to $3,000. You may qualify for an attorney at government expense depending on your financial status. That determinationwill be made at the court.

Attorney fees vary of course. Typically a good DUI defense attorney will cost anywhere from $5,000- $10,000. If you find attorneys that only charge $2000 or less, ascertain if that includes fighting the case and going through all the motions and trial, or just pleading guilty to the charge. There may be other costs as well including experts and subpoenas and the like.

If you can't afford an attorney you can get the Public Defender. Although they are extremely busy, they are also good and experienced attorneys. If you make a little too much for the PD, there are usually near-indigent panels with less expensive attorneys. Our office charges $2K for a first DUI which is about the norm for the industry.

The case could cost you anywhere from $750-$5000. It's impossible to say because each lawyer will charge differently based on experience. You should simply call around until you find someone you can afford and that you feel comfortable with. There are no pro bono DUII attorneys because the state will appoint an attorney for you if you can't afford one.

The cost of a lawyer varies greatly depending on the lawyer, the facts of the case, the location and more. Shop around. The Public Defender is a good back up if you cannot find one you can afford.

That would depend on the circumstances of the case. A lawyer would probably charge more if your BAC was significantly higher than .08, if you've had prior DUIs, if there are bad facts (e.g. people/ the police saw you speeding, weaving, etc.), you got into an accident or other issues applied. You should consult an attorney to find out and/or shop around. Most attorneys will give an initial consultation for free at which they will tell you how much they would want to take your case.

My flat fee is $3500 to $5000 depending on where the court is located. That is the range for any competent DUI attorney. I don't know of any attorneys who provide these services pro bono.

Lawyers' fees vary. I would advise you to ask the court for a public defneder, if you are indigent.

Obviously it varies. A lot. From newbies charging a thousand or more, to heavy hitters charging tens of thousands to take it to trial If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me to discuss the facts, costs and your expectaions. ProBono in criminal cases means the Public Defender. If you qualify financially, and can't afford private counsel, apply at your first court hearing.

DUI Attorneys rates vary. I would be wary of retaining an attorney who charges a very low amount to handle your case. As the old adage goes, "you get what you pay for." Often I have been retained by people who first went with a basement price attorney, but then realized they weren't doing much to help, and sometimes never heard back from them. If you qualify financially, you may be eligible for a public defender (although you still may have to pay for their services). Note that again, there is often the same issue of not getting any kind of personal attention as public defenders are often overwhelmed with case loads and don't have the time to give you the personal attention your case and you may desire.

You should talk to the public defender.

The prevailing rate is $2,500 for the Arraignment Hearing and Pretrial Conferences. It does not include any Pretrial Motions and Conferences/Court Hearings and trial. Some attorneys will require a down payment and payment arrangement on the balance.

You may be eligible for a legal aide attorney. If you live with your parents you may not be eligible. A private attorney can cost anywhere between 1500 and 7500 depending on the facts of your case.

Each lawyer sets his or her own fees. The only way to find out how much a particular lawyer charges is to ask him or her.

You can always apply for a Public Defender when you get to your court date. The PD does not deal with the license ramification however. You should contact an attorney and discuss the case fully. I cannot quote a price without knowing the details of your case.

DUI attorneys cost anywhere from $ 2500 to $ 8500. Recognize that you get what you pay for, and if you plead now because you do not have the money, it will effect you later, when you cannot get it removed, expunged or sealed.

It depends, just like flat screen TVs have different prices. Some attorneys take your money and simply plead you guilty without doing any work. Others will pass your case down to some new associate and never handle the case personally for you. Public defenders are notoriously busy with caseload, not to mention they cannot and will not represent you at the DMV hearing. You better consult a DUI specialist soon, because you have only 10 days to save your license.

I can't speak to what other lawyers charge. To do so would amount to price fixing. If you are of limited means, you may qualify for a public defender or a modest means attorney. When you go to court you can ask about both programs. As far as I know, there are no pro bono lawyers handling DUI cases because they are too complex. When you hire a DUI attorney, you're getting a lot of expertise in science, chemistry, accident reconstruction and substance abuse. Consequently, most general practitioners don't mess with DUI. On another note, the arresting officer should have given you a form to request a DOL hearing. Fill it out and send it in immediately. Be sure to read the request thoroughly so you know what you need to do. There is a provision to have the $200 hearing fee waived for indigent people so fill that out according to the directions too. A DUI conviction is a serious matter. It is expensive, time consuming, involves mandatory jail and cannot be expunged from one's record. As far as your priorities go at this juncture, you might want to strongly consider hiring an experienced DUI defense lawyer. If you can beat the charge it is well worth it. A good DUI lawyer may find a defense or a way to weaken the case against you. He or she may also be able to get you a plea deal that is too good to resist.

You can apply for a Public Defender at your first court appearance. If you qualify, the Public Defender's Office will be appointed to represent you. The cost of private representation varies with each attorney.

The Public Defender's Office can represent you in a DUI for free. To hire an attorney can be from $500 to $5,000. Generally speaking, when you hire an attorney, you get what you pay for.

Attorneys charge a wide range of fees to represent people accused of DUI.

You can request to have the public defender appointed. Many DUI attorneys offer free consultations, so you can schedule an appointment with a couple local attorneys and see how much they charge. Be careful of attorneys who charge too little, or promise too much.

You're smart to seek representation rather than attempt to represent yourself, even if you don't have a lot of money to pay for it. Some of us offer flexible payment plans.

You will find attorneys who charge a whole range of fees to handle a DUI. But remember the old adage, you get what you pay for. In my experience, a qualified DUI attorney will cost you in the range of $3,000 to $5,000. You will be able to find those who charge a fraction of that amount, however, that are probably not as well trained in DUI defense and will try to plead you out as quickly as possible. When looking for a qualified DUI attorney ask if they are certified to administer field sobriety tests, trained on the breath machine, belong to any DUI defense organizations, what types of DUI seminars have they gone to. This should weed out the pretenders rather quickly if they are honest to you.

You may be able to get a court appointed lawyer. You should expect to pay at least $2,500 for a first time DUI. Beware of low bids. You get what you pay for.

You can try to find a pro bono lawyer, but your best bet is ask for a court appointed lawyer. As for cost, it depends, there is no set in stone price. Each jurisdiction is different as is the fees charged. What you need to do is ask the lawyer you hire (or at least interview) what is included in the fee, is it a fixed fee for pre-trial, trial, or both. Just because it sounds cheaper does not mean it is. I know lawyers that charge $5000 for a DUI/DWI and that includes a pre-trial and if necessary, trial. Others charge $3000 and that is for pre-trial only, if you decide to go to trial you have to pay more. So, if your only goal is to get this pled, it cost less. If you care about your future, and want to avoid a conviction, it cost more.

You can get a court appointed attorney only if you are facing jail. The judge will inform you at the arraignment, and also the courts provide a "lawyer of the day" person in court to assist you for free. A lot of people are not happy with the outcome, however, as the lawyer of the day has many cases and cannot properly assess your case in the few minutes you will have with him.

A good one would cost somewhere from $2000 to $5000.00. We would charge $2250.00 for a first time DUI offense. We work with payments.

You basically get what you pay for. Yeah there are attorney who will do it for $500 bucks but they are just going to plea you down the river. Also the court appointed attorneys don't care about your case and will just plead you. Any quality DWI attorney will cost around $5k at least. Check out www.dwimark.com for lots of info. You may be a student, but your future is riding on this outcome. Lots of jobs will not be available if you get convicted. Take out a loan, call your parents or friends and do whatever is necessary to protect your future.

Very few attorneys do pro bono work especially in criminal cases. If you are strapped for cash apply for the public defender.

If you qualify financially for the public defender you can get a free lawyer. If you are at a school with a Law School (CU- Boulder or DU) they have legal aid clinics that represent people who qualify. Otherwise you will find a wide range of costs and abilities of DUI lawyers.

No more then $1250.00

You will not find a pro-bono DUI lawyer, though you may be eligible to have an appointed public defender if you meet certain qualifications. You should absolutely be worried about what a conviction can mean for you now and in the future. DUI attorney fees vary greatly depending on the attorney and the circumstances of your situation.

CU has lawyers that can help other schools may also have some legal services good lawyers tend to be reasonably expensive, but call around.

The cost of a DUI Lawyer varies widely dependent on many different variables. Most DUI Lawyers will give you a rough idea on their rates before an initial consultation (which is also usually free). Although cost is important, having the rights attorney by your side can be even more crucial.

Lawyers charge different rates. If you qualify for a public defender, their representation is free. There are some organizations that offer free or reduced-rate services as well. Otherwise rates from attorneys on first-time DWI's can range anywhere from $800-$5000.

Most DUI attorneys will offer a free consultation. This is a chance for you to find out if the attorney can help you, and if so, how much it would cost. I would encourage you to set up a free consultation with a DUI attorney, like myself, as soon as possible.