Deciding whether to retain a lawyer to represent you for an Arizona DUI charge may be the most important decision you make. Most DUI attorneys provide a free consultation and case evaluation. At the very least, you should discuss your case with a qualified Arizona DUI lawyer to determine what the possible defense for your case may be.

Fees for hiring an Arizona DUI attorney vary significantly. Phoenix Arizona DUI lawyers typically charge an initial fee of $3,000 to $4,000 that includes pretrial discovery, plea bargaining and representation in preliminary hearings. If the case goes to trial, the lawyer will most likely require another $3,000 to $4,000. Many DUI cases can be settled without going to trial. No Arizona DUI lawyer can give you a guarantee. However, with qualified legal representation any DUI case has a chance to be won.

If you cannot afford an attorney, the Arizona court will appoint one for you. During your preliminary hearing, the judge will explain your rights and ask if you require a court appointed defense attorney. The court will run a credit check to determine if financially you are able to hire an attorney. The court may require you to pay a portion of the attorney fees.

For extreme DUI and repeat offense cases it is advisable to request court appointed legal representation if you cannot afford to hire your own DUI lawyer. The state of Arizona will typically only go after the minimum required sentencing on first offense DUI cases. Therefore, there is little that a defense lawyer can do for you in this scenario. However, having professional representation will never hurt you.

To assist with locating qualified DUI representation, please review our listings of Arizona DUI lawyers located in the following cities:

 Phoenix Arizona Lawyers
 Tucson Arizona Lawyers
 Flagstaff Arizona Lawyers