When to use this worksheet
Prepare a one-page case summary before a consultation so the lawyer can spend time on deadlines, evidence, and options rather than reconstructing basic facts.
Fields to record
- Exact charge language from the citation/complaint
- Court date and license-agency deadline
- Arresting agency and jurisdiction
- Testing/refusal paperwork
- Prior DUI/DWI history only if relevant
- Job, CDL, immigration, military, school, or licensing concerns
- Questions about fee scope and who will handle the case
Questions to take to counsel
- What must be done before the next deadline?
- What records does the lawyer want before evaluating defenses?
- Does the quoted fee cover the license matter as well as criminal court?
- Who will appear at hearings and communicate with me?
Keep the source document
Write down the source of each date or fact and keep the original notice, report, receipt, or agency confirmation. A worksheet is an organizer, not a substitute for a filing, court appearance, or legal advice.