Quick answer: Austin DWI defense typically runs from a few thousand dollars for a straightforward first offense to five figures for felony and trial cases. We publish flat fees — including the ALR license hearing — with financing available, so you know the exact number before you hire, not after.
What drives cost: charge level (first offense vs. felony), test type (blood cases require more lab work), aggravating facts (accidents, high BAC, priors), and whether the case tries. Hourly billing makes those variables your risk; flat fees make them ours — one number, everything included, ALR hearing and all.
The comparison worth making isn’t lawyer versus lawyer — it’s defense cost versus conviction cost: license suspension and interlock, insurance surcharges for years, a permanent record that follows every job application, and enhancement exposure forever. Our current fees are published on our Austin DWI page, and the consultation that quotes yours is free.
Related questions
Why do some lawyers quote low then charge more?
Hourly or unbundled billing — the ALR hearing, motions, and trial come extra. Ask any lawyer: is it flat, what’s included, is trial extra? Our answer is published: flat, everything through the listed scope, ALR included.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes — financing terms are published with our fees. Money should not decide whether you fight a DWI.
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General legal information for Texas, not legal advice about your specific case. Last reviewed July 2026.
