How much will my attorney charge me for a drunk driving case?

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Question:

How much will my attorney charge me for a drunk driving case?

Answer:

DUI attorneys generally charge on an hourly basis. This means that the amount of the legal fees you will have to pay depends on a number of factors including:

  • The complexity of your case and how many hours your lawyer spends on it. If you are simply arranging a plea bargain with the prosecutor, it will generally take much less time than if you are mounting a full defense to the DUI charges and if your lawyer has to hire experts, interview witnesses and put on a full trial
  • The experience and skill level of your lawyer. Expert DUI attorneys often charge a premium for their experience- but this can be well worth it if the lawyer is successful at getting the charges against you dropped or reduced
  • Where you live. In certain, more expensive areas of the country, a DUI lawyer can also charge a premium for his services simply because everything tends to cost more.

With the incredible expenses that come with a DUI conviction- from penalties and fines to court costs- the cost to hire a good attorney to help you to deal with your DUI is generally well worth the investment.

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