Reader’s Question:

A close friend has just been charged with DUI in Towson, Maryland. Even if she worries about the cost, she still wants to get a DUI lawyer who would defend her. How much would a DUI lawyer cost her?

Casey

Towson, MD

If your friend is facing a DUI charge in Towson, Maryland, she needs a lawyer more than she needs practically anything. She needs someone who would fight for her rights. Unfortunately, your question as to how much a DUI lawyer would cost her is not a straight forward question. Cost can be determined by the specifics of the DUI case charged against her. It could depend on whether the DUI charge is a misdemeanor DUI or a felony DUI, whether the DUI is a first or a repeat offense, the expectations of the client, etc.

Most DUI lawyers require a retainer fee to get started. The retainer fee can vary, but the usual range is between $5,000 and $10,000 for a misdemeanor DUI case and up to $25,000 or more for a felony DUI charge. As we all have to understand, a DUI lawyer would typically require a greater retainer fee for a complex case than for a simple case.

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