You have been arrested and charged with DUI and have decided a DUI attorney would be a good hire. .  The preparation for your defense has started, you have asked the important questions and have picked the DUI attorney to help you with your defense..   This question then pops into your head:…  How much is all this really going to cost me?

There are usually 2 different methods attorneys charge for their legal expertise in a DUI case, a flat fee retainer or an hourly fee.  Flat fee retainers will cover the basic costs of representation during your case.  Attorneys that charge hourly fees will charge you for the time they and their staff spend on your case, including time spent making telephone calls, attending court, filing motions or even sending faxes..  Make sure you get an estimate of costs in writing prior to hiring a DUI attorney that outlines how they will bill you.

Upon hiring a DUI attorney, you should review and sign an agreement that details the terms of the engagement and all the possible expenses that could be incurred.  Do not sign any document without fully understanding it and make sure to keep a copy for your records..

Many attorneys will use a retainer fee structure that typically includes the administrative hearing and representation in court..  More than likely, the retainer fee does not include representation for an appeal.

Attorney fees:

Rough estimates for a basic DUI defense is in the neighborhood of $2,500.. For more complicated cases, your legal bills will be higher.

Several DUI attorneys provide a free consultation to review your case and see if hiring them would be a good fit while

DUI Indianapolis Discusses : Understanding The Fees And Costs Of A DUI