Financial Reality
The True Cost of a DUI Attorney:
Price vs. Value
It is the first question every client asks, and it deserves an honest answer. Hiring a top-tier DUI defense attorney is an investment. However, when you compare the legal fee to the long-term financial devastation of a DUI conviction, quality defense is often the cheaper option.
Before you hire the lawyer with the lowest sticker price, you need to understand the “hidden costs” of a cheap defense versus the value of a comprehensive strategy.
- Trial Fee: An extra $3,000–$5,000 if you don't plead guilty.
- Motion Fee: $500–$1,000 to suppress evidence.
- DMV Hearing Fee: Separate charge to save your license.
Suddenly, that “cheap” lawyer costs $7,000, and they have a financial incentive to force you to plead guilty to avoid doing the work of a trial.
| Expense Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
|
Court Fines & Fees |
$1,000 – $5,000 |
|
Probation Fees (12 Months) |
$600+ |
|
DUI School & Evaluation |
$400+ |
|
Insurance Increase (3 Years) |
$4,500 – $10,000+ |
|
License Reinstatement |
$210 |
|
Total 3-Year Cost |
$10,000 – $15,000+ |
*This does not include lost wages, Uber/Lyft costs during suspension, or loss of career opportunities.
We believe you shouldn’t have to mortgage your house to defend your rights. That is why we offer a True Flat Fee Guarantee.
- One Price: Covers everything from the DMV hearing to a Jury Trial.
- No Conflict of Interest: We don’t charge you more to go to trial, so our only motivation is getting you the best result, not doing the least amount of work.
- Flexible Payment Plans: We accept all major credit cards and offer payment plans to make superior defense accessible.
