Quick answer: San Antonio DWI defense ranges from a few thousand dollars for a straightforward first offense to five figures for felony or trial cases. We publish flat fees — ALR hearing included, financing available — so the number is known before you hire, not discovered after.
Cost drivers are the same across Texas: charge level, blood versus breath evidence, aggravating facts, and trial posture. Bexar County’s blood-heavy docket makes lab litigation more common — one reason bundled flat fees beat hourly billing here: the lab fight is included, not billed by the motion.
Measure defense cost against conviction cost — suspension and interlock, years of insurance surcharges, a permanent record, lifetime enhancement exposure — and the math favors the defense in every bracket. Our current fees are published on our San Antonio DWI page; the consultation that quotes yours is free, 24/7.
Related questions
What should I ask any DWI lawyer about fees?
Three questions: flat or hourly? What exactly is included — ALR, motions, trial? What triggers extra charges? Published answers beat promises; ours are on the website.
Is a cheap lawyer good enough for a first DWI?
A first DWI is exactly when defense matters most — it decides whether you carry a permanent conviction and lifetime enhancement exposure. Buy preparation, not price.
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General legal information for Texas, not legal advice about your specific case. Last reviewed July 2026.
