DUI Attorneys' Fees:
What to expect

One of the first things on most DUI defendant's minds when they realize that they need to hire an attorney is what it will cost.

The articles in this section given general descriptions of the types of legal fee arrangements and agreements, costs beyond the basic attorney's fees and other considerations common to the DUI lawyer-client relationship throughout the United States.

Free Case Reviews: Most drunk driving defense lawyers offer a free initial consultation or case evaluation. Those who do usually believe that you shouldn't have to pay a lawyer money to meet the lawyer to see if you want to hire the lawyer.

All of the attorneys listed on this website provide some version of a free case review. Some do office visits. Some do phone consultations. Some do either.

Financing and Payment Plans: All of our member lawyers care about their clients, and they all understand that you are under stress from many things, and the thought of paying a lawyer is usually among your stresses. The lawyers all want to make the process as pain-free as possible. Most accept credit cards and many will arrange extended payment plans to make a top-notch defense affordable.

Nothing Beats Just Asking: We suggest that you read the articles listed below and in the right column, but more than anything we suggest that you enter the zipcode of your arrest (or of the court where your case will be  heard) in the box on the left of your screen. That will take you to our attorney member for your county. Then give the attorney a call or fill out a consultation form. Literally the first question you might want to ask is "what are your fees, and how do they work?" That way, you will have an immediate quote with which to make more sense of the articles as you go through them.