Whole-case budget

Use this page to separate whole-case budget 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

  • Attorney fee agreement
  • Court fines/fees estimate from official source
  • License/interlock/program requirements
  • Towing/storage receipts
  • Insurance changes
  • Expert/investigation estimate

Questions before paying

  • Which costs are known now and which are contingent?
  • Which are one-time versus recurring?
  • What remains even if the criminal charge changes?

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.”