| Wondering whether you really need to hire a | | | | education, community service or installing an |
| California DUI attorney? Do you know you need | | | | ignition interlock device in your car. |
| one but are not sure where to look? Here are the | | | | Is it expensive to hire such lawyers? |
| answers to your FAQs. | | | | It depends on your arrangement. To protect |
| Do I really need a California DUI attorney? | | | | yourself, make sure that the fees fully clarified |
| If you were caught driving under the influence in | | | | and are set in a written contract. Some California |
| the state of California, then you cannot do | | | | DUI lawyers j ask for an initial retainer, but some |
| without a California DUI attorney. Remember that | | | | give 'all-inclusive' packages. Be especially careful of |
| a DUI case is a criminal case, and you can pay | | | | the latter. Always make sure that the package |
| very high fines and go to jail without proper | | | | covers extra costs such as those related to the |
| representation. Some 1.5 million drivers are | | | | DMV license hearing, the fee for the expert |
| charged with DUI annually, and most of these | | | | witness, fees for blood reanalysis (if needed) and |
| cases result in serious consequences for the | | | | subpoena costs, among others. As a general rule, |
| accused because of improper representation. | | | | DUI lawyers in smaller communities charge |
| Don't let this happen to you. | | | | anywhere from $500 to $1,000, and some DUI |
| As an expert in DUI laws, a California DUI | | | | nationally renowned specialists charge up to |
| attorney can guide you through a DMV | | | | $15,000 (or more). |
| proceeding and through the court if need be. He | | | | Where in California can I hire DUI lawyers? |
| or she can help lower your fines and acquit you | | | | Almost all key cities in California have DUI |
| of criminal charges that can put you behind bars. | | | | lawyers, but bigger law offices are found in the |
| The lawyer can also reduce your penalties to | | | | areas of Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Diego, |
| minor punishments such as classes for alcohol | | | | Irvine, Woodland Hills, Pasadena and Riverside. |