Specialized defense for driving under the influence and related charges.
Cost Range: DUI Defense lawyers charge from $192/hr in Mississippi to $468/hr in District of Columbia. The national average is $263/hr.
| # | State | Avg Hourly Rate | Avg Case Cost | Cost Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MS Mississippi | $192/hr | $6,138 | -30.20x |
| 2 | KY Kentucky | $196/hr | $6,354 | -28.70x |
| 3 | AR Arkansas | $203/hr | $6,482 | -26.20x |
| 4 | ID Idaho | $203/hr | $6,613 | -26.20x |
| 5 | TN Tennessee | $211/hr | $6,850 | -23.30x |
| 6 | WV West Virginia | $211/hr | $6,643 | -23.30x |
| 7 | SD South Dakota | $213/hr | $6,792 | -22.50x |
| 8 | NE Nebraska | $214/hr | $6,888 | -22.20x |
| 9 | IA Iowa | $216/hr | $6,893 | -21.50x |
| 10 | WY Wyoming | $218/hr | $6,996 | -20.70x |
| 11 | UT Utah | $219/hr | $7,116 | -20.40x |
| 12 | NM New Mexico | $220/hr | $7,025 | -20.00x |
| 13 | KS Kansas | $224/hr | $7,097 | -18.50x |
| 14 | OH Ohio | $224/hr | $7,197 | -18.50x |
| 15 | SC South Carolina | $224/hr | $7,145 | -18.50x |
| 16 | ND North Dakota | $227/hr | $7,149 | -17.50x |
| 17 | AL Alabama | $229/hr | $7,204 | -16.70x |
| 18 | OK Oklahoma | $232/hr | $7,270 | -15.60x |
| 19 | WI Wisconsin | $232/hr | $7,440 | -15.60x |
| 20 | MT Montana | $241/hr | $7,611 | -12.40x |
| 21 | GA Georgia | $243/hr | $7,754 | -11.60x |
| 22 | IN Indiana | $243/hr | $7,642 | -11.60x |
| 23 | ME Maine | $246/hr | $7,877 | -10.50x |
| 24 | LA Louisiana | $247/hr | $7,724 | -10.20x |
| 25 | MO Missouri | $248/hr | $7,806 | -9.80x |
| 26 | VT Vermont | $248/hr | $7,970 | -9.80x |
| 27 | NC North Carolina | $249/hr | $7,890 | -9.50x |
| 28 | MI Michigan | $253/hr | $7,972 | -8.00x |
| 29 | PA Pennsylvania | $253/hr | $8,177 | -8.00x |
| 30 | MN Minnesota | $258/hr | $8,235 | -6.20x |
| 31 | AK Alaska | $267/hr | $8,589 | -2.90x |
| 32 | OR Oregon | $267/hr | $8,583 | -2.90x |
| 33 | VA Virginia | $268/hr | $8,710 | -2.50x |
| 34 | AZ Arizona | $272/hr | $8,538 | -1.10x |
| 35 | RI Rhode Island | $276/hr | $8,858 | 0.40x |
| 36 | DE Delaware | $277/hr | $8,895 | 0.70x |
| 37 | TX Texas | $280/hr | $8,872 | 1.80x |
| 38 | IL Illinois | $289/hr | $9,305 | 5.10x |
| 39 | NV Nevada | $291/hr | $9,131 | 5.80x |
| 40 | NH New Hampshire | $291/hr | $9,251 | 5.80x |
| 41 | CO Colorado | $292/hr | $9,334 | 6.20x |
| 42 | WA Washington | $296/hr | $9,602 | 7.60x |
| 43 | FL Florida | $297/hr | $9,298 | 8.00x |
| 44 | MD Maryland | $307/hr | $9,835 | 11.60x |
| 45 | HI Hawaii | $321/hr | $10,137 | 16.70x |
| 46 | NJ New Jersey | $327/hr | $10,447 | 18.90x |
| 47 | CT Connecticut | $355/hr | $11,179 | 29.10x |
| 48 | MA Massachusetts | $356/hr | $11,337 | 29.50x |
| 49 | CA California | $387/hr | $12,259 | 40.70x |
| 50 | NY New York | $411/hr | $12,994 | 49.50x |
| 51 | DC District of Columbia | $468/hr | $14,632 | 70.20x |
The national average hourly rate for a DUI Defense attorney is $275. Rates range from $192 in Mississippi to $468 in District of Columbia depending on location and experience.
The average total case cost for DUI Defense matters is $2,500. This typically includes attorney fees, court filing fees, and related expenses. The typical case duration is Flat Fee.
The most affordable states for DUI Defense attorneys are Mississippi ($192/hr), Kentucky ($196/hr), Arkansas ($203/hr). These states offer significant savings compared to the national average of $263/hr.
The most expensive states for DUI Defense attorneys are District of Columbia ($468/hr), New York ($411/hr), California ($387/hr). Higher costs in these states reflect greater cost of living and higher demand for legal services.
The demand for DUI Defense attorneys is currently High. Specialized defense for driving under the influence and related charges.