Attorney fees

Use this page to separate attorney fees from other DUI-related expenses and verify each amount with the lawyer, court, agency, insurer, or provider that actually charges it.

Documents or quotes to collect

  • Written fee agreement
  • Retainer amount
  • Hourly or flat-fee terms
  • Included court/license stages
  • Excluded costs
  • Refund/withdrawal terms

Questions before paying

  • Does the fee include the license hearing?
  • Are motions, trial, experts, or appeal separate?
  • Who handles the case and how is additional work billed?

Do not rely on a national average

DUI-related costs vary by jurisdiction, case stage, provider, and services actually used. A written local quote or official fee schedule is more useful than a national “average DUI cost.”