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Hire a DUI Lawyer

If you’ve been arrested for DUI (Driving Under the Influence), DWI (Driving While Intoxicated), or any other drunk driving-

related offense, you should seek the legal advice of a DUI lawyer . A good DUI lawyer can help minimize or avoid severe

penalties and consequences often associated with DUI. Knowing when to contact or hire a DUI attorney can make the dif-

ference between going to jail, losing your license, and getting a non-guilty or reduced plea verdict.

Below is impor tant infor mation you should know concer ning why, when, and how to hire a DUI lawyer.

Why You Need a DUI Lawyer

A DUI arrest is a serious matter. If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence, there’s a good chance you’ll face

jail time, have your license suspended, and/or pay hefty fines - not to mention the potential hardships you may encounter

at wor k, with your future career prospects, and personal relationships. In addition, if someone died as a result of your

dr unk dr iving, you will potentially have to deal with severe psychological issues as well. While some legal matters may be

handled alone, a DUI arrest warrants the legal advice of a qualified DUI attorney or someone who knows how to handle

the intricacies of your DUI case. And not just any criminal defense attorney will do. Because DUI laws are highly central-

ized and specific, DUI cases are best handled by exper ienced DUI attorneys or someone with specialized knowledge in

this area, including knowledge of traffic laws, motor vehicle laws, and ignition interlock devices, for example.

Moreover, a good DUI attorney may challenge certain aspects of your DUI charge based on his or her specialized knowl-

edge of breathalyzers, blood test, and chemical testing procedures.Therefore, you need a good DUI lawyer who can help

guide you through the often confusing word of DUI.

What to Look for in a DUI Lawyer

Qualified DUI lawyers handle a var iety of cases involving DUI arrests, DWI, and other drunk driving-related offenses.

When looking for a DUI lawyer, you should concentrate on the lawyer’s exper tise, skill level, commitment, and location or

area served. For example, an exper ienced DUI attorney may help (1) reduce or eliminate jail time; (2) eliminate a revoked

license; (3) reduce your DUI charge to a lesser offense, and/or (4) avoid trial with a plea bargain.

Also, it’s impor tant that the attorney you hire has the necessary skill level and is the one who actually conducts most of the

work on your case.

Lastly, because DUI laws var y so widely by state and county, it’s impor tant that the attorney have exper ience in the city or

county where the arrest took place.

How to Find a DUI Lawyer

There are numerous ways to find a DUI lawyer. Referrals from friends and family or online research may be a good start.

However, not all websites are the same -- and unless you live in the same county as your friend or relative, or have unlim-

ited hours to spend online, you may wish to find a local DUI lawyer using one of several quality-assured lawyer directories,

such as FindLaw, dev oted to connecting you to an exper ienced lawyer in your area.

As the #1 trafficked legal website on the web, FindLaw offers a comprehensive lawyer director y of exper ienced DUI attor-

neys in your area for free. Click here to find a quality DUI lawyer in your area now.

Questions to Ask a DUI Lawyer

Before selecting a DUI lawyer, you should feel comfor table enough to speak with him or her concerning all aspects of your

DUI or drunk-dr iving related charge. Below are some of the questions you should ask before hiring a DUI attorney.

How much of your criminal defense practice is devoted to DUI/DWI cases?

How much of my DUI case will you actually handle?

How many DUI/DWI cases have you defended?

Are you aware of the state’s breathalyzer requirements and/or loopholes?

What are your attorney’s fees, and how are they calculated?

DUI Lawyer Fees

The cost of fighting a DUI charge will var y, and depends on a number of factors. First, not all DUI attorneys are the same,

and a good DUI lawyer will probably cost more than an average DUI lawyer. Second, DUI fees will likely var y according to

geography, or where you live, so a New Yor k DUI lawyer may cost more than a DUI lawyer in Kansas. Third, DUI charges

are case-specific and the fees will var y based on the amount of wor k needed to represent your case (for example, a first-

offender vs. habitual offender). In all cases, it is wise to consult with a var iety of DUI attorneys in your area to find one you

feel comfor table with in representing you and get a sense of the cost involved in fighting your case.

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