Reader’s Question:

My first instinct is, of course, to fight my DUI case here in Miramar, Florida but my primary concern is the lawyer fees. I’m just curious to know, what would it cost me to hire a DUI lawyer?

Pierre

Miramar, FL

Lawyer fees vary widely according to their level of experience. You could find a general practitioner in Miramar, Florida that would charge you as little as $1,500 and a well known expert in Florida DUI law may charge you $10,000 or more. Lawyer fees actually depend on the complexity and seriousness of your DUI case. In general, it would make sense to hire the best DUI lawyer you could afford. It could be risky to hire a DUI lawyer just because they are cheaper. DUI laws are very complicated and an experienced DUI lawyer will identify issues that can help you right away.

There are also some issues that need to be considered by DUI lawyers in determining their fees and one of these is the experience that the lawyer has in successfully fighting Florida DUI charges. You also need to take note if your DUI offense is a misdemeanor or a felony (a first or second DUI is a misdemeanor). If there are alleged prior convictions, the procedures for attacking them could add to the cost. Take note also that a first DUI offense would be less expensive than a second DUI offense.

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