So, how much will an attorney charge you for a D.U.I. defense? Well, it depends on the attorney. In Palm Beach County fees may range from $500.00 to $7,000 for a defense of a first D.U.I. Quite a range you say. Well, it is and it goes something like this.
The attorneys who say they only charge $500.00 really don't. They take $500.00 as a retainer and then they will charge you for the filing of motions and appearances at those hearings. Should the case go to trial then an additional fee will be due to cover the day( or more) spent in trial. For those that charge $7,000 they will collect half up front and the remainder within 30- 45 days. They will indeed file every motion in the book. The State Attorneys Office expects them to. The judges expect them to. They may be known as a paper mill because they file so much paperwork. They will delay,delay, delay. If need be they will of course take the case to trial. So after all the delays that may add up to 6, 8, even 12 months, their client may be found guilty. At that point in time the license revocation goes into effect along with the probation and all the other special conditions. Don't get me wrong for the most part the attorneys (most but not all) who charge at the upper end are quite good!
Of course, my fees and fee payment schedule are more reasonable. I have been known to stretch payments out over four months. I have been known to accept weekly payments from those who are waiters, waitresses and other individuals just like you who prefer paying on a weekly basis!
If you wish to discuss your D.U.I. arrest or just chat I may be reached at 561-616-8700 or e-mail me at DUITIM@floridaduilawyer. My website is located at http://www.floridaduilawyer.com/.
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