Case preparation

DUI Lawyer Consultation Worksheet

Organize the facts before speaking with a lawyer. This worksheet is not a legal intake form and does not create representation.

Last reviewed: July 6, 2026

Information to gather

  • Arrest date, court date, and license-hearing deadline if listed.
  • County, city, court name, agency name, and officer name if known.
  • Citation, license notice, release paperwork, and bond terms.
  • Breath, blood, urine, field-test, video, or refusal paperwork.
  • Prior record, probation status, CDL, immigration, job, school, or professional-license concerns.

Privacy and consent note

Do not submit private case details to any website unless you understand who receives them and how they may be used. If a referral or paid partner form is added later, the relationship should be labeled before contact details are requested.

This static page does not collect forms. Use it as a preparation checklist before contacting a licensed attorney.

Questions for the first call

  • What license deadline could apply?
  • What evidence should be requested first?
  • Is this charge treated as a misdemeanor or felony in this state?
  • Could the case affect my job, CDL, school, immigration status, or professional license?
  • How are attorney fees, court costs, and expert costs handled in writing?

Reference Sources

Use public safety and legal-information resources to understand general concepts. A licensed defense attorney must confirm how state law applies to a specific case.