DUI Defense Lawyers
503 verified dui defense attorneys across the United States. Find experienced DUI Defense counsel to evaluate your case, explain your options, and represent you through every stage of the legal process.
Attorney Brian Douglas Sloan has spent his entire career SOLELY focused on DUI Defense. Mr.
Law Clerk to the Honorable Thomas W. Cooper, Jr., Circuit Judge, 3rd Judicial Circuit, 2001-2002.
Kate Mesic practices at The Law Offices of Kate Mesic, PA Read Full Bio
Dave L. Simmons, founder of the Law Offices of Dave L.
Lain Aaron Lawrence is the owner and attorney for the Lawrence Law Firm. He is originally from Russellville, Arkansas, and he moved to Colorado after ...
Phoenix DUI attorney Arja Shah knows very well how serious it is when someone is facing criminal or DUI charges in Arizona. She takes pride and works ...
Attorney Damon Petrehn provides legal representation to clients facing traffic tickets, DUI, and criminal charges in the greater Phoenix area and thro...
Stephen P. Pfeiffer is known locally as the “Go-To-DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney.” Stephen has been published as a coauthor in the in the national...
Jack Randall is a lifelong resident of Western Tidewater and a founding member of Randall McClenney Daniels & Dunn, P.C. With extensive courtroom and ...
Mr Kevin M Crowley is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui defense, expungement and 3 other areas of law. Kevin received a B.A. degree from North...
Jon is an attorney with 41 years criminal experience. He has handled all aspects of criminal law from DUI, to drugs, including numerous homicides.
Attorney Harley Wagner is nationally known as one of the top DUI defense lawyers in the state of West Virginia. His law firm, The Wagner Law Firm, bas...
Mr. Jose Agustin Barreiro is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui defense, trial lawyer and 64 other areas of law.
I have always wanted to be a trial lawyer. There is nothing I enjoy more than being in the middle of a trial, cross examining a witness or delivering ...
Aaron Levinson is a seasoned trial attorney with over 12 years of courtroom experience and a relentless commitment to his clients. Before founding Lev...
Mr. Michael Lawrence Hubbard is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui defense.
Sean Sohag Chaudhuri practices at Read Full Bio
California DUI Lawyers Association has elected renowned San Diego DUI attorney and their former Board member Mr. Joshua J.
Chris Toles is a former prosecutor now dedicated to representing clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors. Chris Toles has won acquittals on num...
I spent my first year as an attorney representing indigent clients at the Will County public defender’s office, which prompted her to settle in Joliet...
Mr. Wyatt’s practice is 95% criminal defense law, with a focus on both White Collar crimes and Non-White Collar (drugs, violence, sex, etc.) For the t...
Benjamin C. Green practices at Benjamin C.
Mr Timothy Michael Hintze is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, white collar crime, dui defense and 3 other areas of law. Timothy received a B.A. d...
Joshua Kaizuka is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui defense, criminal law and 6 other areas of law. Joshua received a B.A. degree from Califor...
Stacey Goad: Your Top Choice for Serious Criminal and DUI Defense in Coastal Georgia When it comes to facing serious criminal charges or DUI allegatio...
Harold L. Wallin is a graduate of the University of Chicago and the Washington University School of Law.
Mr. Brandon M Daniels is a lawyer practicing chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, business and 6 other areas of law.
After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration, at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, Walter attended the U...
Shawn Richard Dominy is a lawyer practicing dui defense, ovi defense, vehicular homicide / vehicular assault defense and 4 other areas of law. Shawn r...
Attorney Lauren A. Wimmer has represented individuals charged in both state and federal court with charges ranging from misdemeanors like drug and var...
Damian Holcomb has been serving clients along the Mississippi Gulf Coast for over a decade. A lifelong resident of Gulfport, Mississippi, he graduated...
James White graduated from UC Berkeley, and started his legal career in Tacoma at the Department of Assigned Counsel. In 1997, he joined the Associate...
Robert Malove, Expert Criminal Defense Lawyer & Forensic Scientist Robert Malove has long held a genuine desire to be a “master criminal defense lawye...
Since graduating from the University of Idaho Law School in 1983, Brian Elkins has established himself as a statewide authority on the intricacies of ...
Mr. Jonathan Burton Blecher is a lawyer practicing dui defense, bui, after dui arrest and 41 other areas of law.
Adam Dietrich Stolte is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, assault and battery, domestic battery and 20 other areas of law. Adam received a B.G.S. ...
Alexander R. Ktenas is a lawyer practicing dui defense, first time dui, second dui and 15 other areas of law.
Darin Colburn's initial encounter with the legal system, during his parents’ prolonged divorce from ages six to twelve, shaped his empathetic and stra...
Brian M. Latuga specializes in Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation across State and Federal courts.
Brian V. Manchester is the owner of Manchester and Associates, PA, and has been admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania since 2000.
Mr. Philip Andrew Holloway is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui defense, dwi and 5 other areas of law.
Douglas Alan Goss is a lawyer practicing clearing of criminal record, criminal defense, criminal law and 8 other areas of law. Douglas received a A.A....
Mr. Norman Gunter Guy, Jr. is a lawyer practicing municipal law, insurance defense, employment litigation and 8 other areas of law.
Atty. Matthew Mckenzie Murray is a lawyer practicing dui defense.
Mr Adam Feldman is a lawyer practicing dui, marijuana, drug crimes and 16 other areas of law. Adam received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan ...
Mr. Christopher Robert Black is a lawyer practicing drug crimes, drug possession, drug possession with intent to distribute and distribution and 45 ot...
Mr. Alex H Lane is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui defense, medical marijuana.
Christopher A. Ferro is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, drug offenses, theft and property crimes and 9 other areas of law.
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Mr Bruce S Griffen is a lawyer practicing criminal defense law, dui defense. Bruce received a degree from Arizona State University, and has been licen...
Mr. Robert Matthew Tager is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, federal crime, divorce and 11 other areas of law.
Joshua Alan Peistrup is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 11 other areas of law. Joshua received a B.A. degree from The Ohio ...
Emilio Giovanni de Simone is a lawyer practicing dui defense, dui/dwi, criminal defense and 21 other areas of law. Emilio has been licensed for 14 yea...
David William Lawler is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui defense, personal injury and 106 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree fr...
Ms. Ayanna Watson is a lawyer practicing business law, business organization, business successions and 38 other areas of law.
Mr. Benjamin von Schuch is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui defense, first dui and 32 other areas of law.
Blaine McChesney is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal charges, sealing / expunging record and 20 other areas of law. Blaine received a B....
Ms. Ursula H Gordwin is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, dui defense and 8 other areas of law.
Derek Samuelson is a trial lawyer who specializes in defending criminal cases in state and federal court. Mr.
Steven Oberman is a lawyer practicing dui defense, criminal defense, speeding & traffic ticket and 1 other area of law. Steven received a B.A. degree ...
What is DUI Defense?
DUI Defense is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, dui defense sits at the intersection of statutes enacted by Congress, the regulations issued by federal agencies, the laws passed by all fifty state legislatures, and the body of judge-made decisions known as the common law. Because every state writes its own version of the rules, the way dui defense works in one jurisdiction can look noticeably different from how it works in another, and that is one of the main reasons attorneys in this area focus their practice geographically — to stay fluent in the local statutes, court rules, and judicial preferences that shape outcomes.
At a practical level, DUI Defense attorneys spend their time on three categories of work. The first is advice and prevention: counselling clients on how to structure transactions, draft documents, and conduct business so that legal risk is minimised before a dispute ever begins. The second is transactional execution: producing the contracts, filings, notices, and registrations that the law actually requires to make a decision legally binding. The third is contested representation: defending or pursuing a client's interests when a dispute escalates to negotiation, regulatory enforcement, arbitration, or litigation in court.
The clients who hire DUI Defense lawyers range from individuals navigating a single life event to multinational corporations with complex regulatory exposure. What unifies them is the need for an experienced lawyer who knows the relevant code sections, has appeared in the relevant courts, and can translate the strategic options into language a client can act on. AttorneyQnA currently lists 503 verified dui defense attorneys across the United States, each with a public profile showing their bar admissions, years in practice, and the kinds of matters they have handled — with the deepest concentration of practitioners in Alabama.
When do you need a DUI Defense attorney?
Most people contact a dui defense lawyer for one of two reasons: something is about to happen that they want done correctly the first time, or something has gone wrong and they need it fixed before it gets worse. The earlier you involve counsel, the more options you usually have, and the lower the cost of getting to a resolution tends to be. The scenarios below are the ones we see most often on AttorneyQnA from prospective clients searching for dui defense representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by a dui defense lawyer is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Cease-and-desist letters, regulatory notices, and demand letters all start clocks. Missing the response window can convert a manageable problem into a default judgment or formal enforcement action.
Statutes of limitations, filing windows, and appeal periods are jurisdictional — courts cannot extend them as a favour. If you can identify a date that matters, you need a lawyer before that date arrives.
The moment opposing counsel appears, the conversation moves out of normal English and into procedural language. Continuing unrepresented usually means losing ground you cannot recover later.
Forming an entity, choosing a venue, structuring a deal, or selecting a remedy each has long-term consequences. A consultation at the planning stage is far cheaper than redoing it after the fact.
Multi-state matters bring conflict-of-laws questions that change which statutes apply and which court has authority. An attorney licensed in the right jurisdiction is not optional.
If any of the situations above describes where you are right now, the next step is a focused consultation. Use the Ask a Lawyer tool for short written questions, or browse the 503 dui defense attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose a DUI Defense attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing a dui defense lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of dui defense experience but no exposure to your particular sub-issue can easily be a worse choice than a five-year associate who has handled the same problem repeatedly. We recommend running every prospective lawyer through the same five-step checklist before signing an engagement letter.
- Bar admission in the correct jurisdiction. Confirm the lawyer is admitted in the state — and where relevant, the federal district — where your matter sits. The lawyer's profile on AttorneyQnA shows every bar admission on file, and the underlying state bar's "lawyer lookup" tool will confirm active standing in under a minute.
- Direct experience with your fact pattern. Ask plainly: "How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than years-in-practice alone.
- A written fee agreement. Whether hourly, flat fee, contingent, or hybrid, the engagement letter should specify what is included, what triggers additional charges, and how disputes are handled. Avoid lawyers who resist writing the terms down.
- Communication cadence. Decide upfront how often you expect updates, who your day-to-day contact will be, and what response time is reasonable. The number-one complaint filed with state bar grievance committees is not malpractice — it is non-communication.
- Conflict check + reputation pulse. Make sure the lawyer has run a formal conflict check, then spend ten minutes reading independent reviews and any public disciplinary history. The state bar's website is authoritative for the second; the lawyer's AttorneyQnA profile collects the first.
Once you have a shortlist, schedule consultations with two or three. Lawyers vary widely in temperament, and the right strategic match for your case is sometimes the second or third lawyer you meet — not the first.
How much does a DUI Defense lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay a dui defense lawyer depends on the billing model the lawyer offers, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. There are four billing structures used in this practice area; most engagements use one, but hybrid arrangements are increasingly common.
1. Hourly billing
The default model for most non-contingent matters. Rates for dui defense attorneys in the U.S. typically range from $150–$250/hour in smaller markets to $400–$700/hour in major metropolitan areas, with senior partners at large firms commanding $900/hour and above. Hourly billing is fairest when the scope of work is genuinely unpredictable, but it creates an incentive structure that the client has to monitor.
2. Flat fee
Increasingly used for well-defined transactions — incorporations, will drafting, single-issue filings, uncontested matters. A flat fee tells you exactly what the deliverable will cost, and the lawyer absorbs the risk of unexpected complexity. Ask whether the flat fee includes filing fees, third-party costs, and any post-filing follow-up.
3. Contingency
Where it is permitted by the rules of professional conduct — most often in plaintiff-side dui defense work involving monetary recovery — the lawyer is paid a percentage of the proceeds, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client pays nothing if there is no recovery. Contingency fees align the lawyer's economics with yours, but the percentage compounds across time, so very strong cases sometimes do better on hourly billing.
4. Retainer / subscription
A monthly fee that buys a defined block of access or hours. This is common for businesses with ongoing dui defense needs — contract review, employee questions, regulatory check-ins. A subscription smooths out spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.
Whichever model you choose, ask for an itemised written estimate before the engagement begins, and ask explicitly what is not covered. Surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.
Frequently asked questions about dui defense
How quickly can a dui defense lawyer review my matter?
Most lawyers can schedule an initial consultation within 1–3 business days. Urgent matters — pending deadlines, time-sensitive notices, court-ordered hearings — should be flagged in your first message; many lawyers reserve emergency consultation slots for that reason. If you need a written answer faster, the Ask a Lawyer tool typically returns answers in under 24 hours.
Do I need a dui defense lawyer in my exact city, or anywhere in my state?
Bar admission is the controlling rule: any attorney licensed in your state can represent you in that state's courts and agencies, regardless of which city they're based in. Practical proximity still matters for in-person meetings, local court familiarity, and access to the local bench and bar. For state-level filings and remote-friendly matters, an attorney elsewhere in the same state often works fine.
Will an initial consultation cost me anything?
Many dui defense attorneys offer a free 15- to 30-minute initial consultation; others charge a flat consultation fee that may be credited against the engagement if you hire them. The lawyer's profile lists the consultation policy. Free does not always mean better — a fee-based consultation is sometimes the sign of a lawyer who treats their time, and yours, seriously.
What documents should I bring to the first meeting?
Bring every contract, notice, letter, filing, or written communication connected to the matter; a written timeline of events with dates; the names and contact details of every other party involved; and any deadlines or hearing dates you are already aware of. Even an incomplete file is more useful than a verbal summary alone.
Can I change lawyers if I am not happy with mine?
Yes. Clients can discharge their lawyer at any time, for any reason, by written notice. Your case file belongs to you and must be transferred to your new counsel. Any unpaid fees through the date of discharge remain owed; any unearned advance must be refunded. If you are mid-litigation, the court typically must approve the substitution, but approval is routine.
How long does a typical dui defense matter take?
It depends almost entirely on whether the matter is transactional or contested. A transactional matter — a contract, a filing, a single-step transaction — can resolve in days to weeks. A contested matter — anything involving disputed facts, court intervention, or regulatory action — typically takes months at minimum, and complex cases can run multiple years. Your lawyer should give you a realistic outside estimate at intake.
Are dui defense lawyer fees tax-deductible?
It depends on the nature of the matter and current tax law. Fees connected to producing or collecting taxable income, managing investment property, or operating a business are often deductible; fees for personal matters generally are not. Because rules change, confirm deductibility with a tax professional for the year in which the fees are paid.
What is the difference between dui defense and the related practice areas?
DUI Defense overlaps with several adjacent areas — see the related-practice-area grid below for direct links. Choosing the right lawyer often means picking the one whose primary focus matches the heart of your problem, even if multiple labels could technically apply. When you are unsure, list your situation in your own words to two lawyers from neighbouring areas and ask which one of them is the better fit; honest lawyers will tell you.
Find dui defense attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the dui defense roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
DUI Defense Law Firms
Main Law Firm
Winter Park
Walton Law Firm
San Marcos
Bruner Law Firm
Fort Walton Beach
J&Y Law Firm
Los Angeles
West Law Firm
Charleston
John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston
DUI Defense by State
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