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.