What should I expect a good DUI lawyer to cost me?

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Question:

What should I expect a good DUI lawyer to cost me?

Answer:

When you are arrested for DUI, a DUI attorney can provide you with a number of important services. Your lawyer can:

  • Help you to assess your situation to determine what your best course of action is (either a plea bargain or trying to plead not guilty and convince the court of your innocence).
  • If you determine a plea bargain is right for you, your DUI lawyer can help you to negotiate the best possible deal with the prosecutor assigned to your case. Ideally, and especially for first offenses, your lawyer will be able to plead the charges down or arrange a deal where you don't have to serve any jail time.
  • If you decide you have a valid DUI defense, your lawyer can help you to make a convincing argument to the court as to why you should be found innocent or why the charges should be dropped. This can involve proving procedural misconduct in the arrest or a problem with the evidence, or various other arguments against DUI charges such as a rising BAC defense.

However, while there are a number of services a DUI lawyer can provide, there is no set cost of a good dui lawyer. Prices can vary based on experience level, the area where you live and the complexity of your particular case. Your best option is to call several lawyers in your area, ask them about their history of successful DUI cases, and ask about their rates.

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