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Hiring An Experienced DUI Lawyer

Hiring An Experienced DUI Lawyer

DUI laws vary between states and even the counties within a state. It is vital that you hire an attorney who is experienced in DUI law and knows the laws as they apply to the location in which you were arrested.

Experienced Attorneys Stay Up-To-Date On New Laws

DUI laws change frequently, so you want a lawyer who keeps up with continuing education and is a member of professional associations.

As a sign of the times, most attorneys take credit cards for their services. Find out if your attorney is going to charge a flat fee or a per-hour fee for services. Talk about the benefits of both options.

Types Of Fees Your Hired Lawyer May Charge

With a flat fee, you pay a fixed amount for representation before the work is done no matter how long it takes. Some attorneys may charge a flat fee unless a trial becomes necessary, at which point they would have additional charges.

If your attorney charges by the hour, you are invoiced for an amount before work on the case is begun. This is called a retainer fee and it usually covers a number of estimated hours of work. Once those hours are completed, the client is charged again for a number of hours.

Talk to your attorney if you need a payment plan or cannot afford their fees. They can often provide different options based on your particular needs.

States/Abbreviations
AK Alaska LA Louisiana OH Ohio
AL Alabama MA Massachusetts OK Oklahoma
AR Arkansas MD Maryland OR Oregon
AZ Arizona ME Maine PA Pennsylvania
CA California MI Michigan RI Rhode Island
CO Colorado MN Minnesota SC South Carolina
CT Connecticut MO Missouri SD South Dakota
DE Delaware MS Mississippi TN Tennessee
FL Florida MT Montana TX Texas
GA Georgia NC North Carolina UT Utah
HI Hawaii ND North Dakota VT Vermont
IA Iowa NE Nebraska VA Virginia
ID Idaho NH New Hampshire WA Washington State
IL Illinois NJ New Jersey WI Wisconsin
IN Indiana NM New Mexico WV West Virginia
KS Kansas NV Nevada WY Wyoming
KY Kentucky NY New York DC Washington DC