Florida DUI Attorney Cost Estimator 2026
State-specific DUI cost estimates for Florida, including fines, attorney fees, SR-22 insurance, ignition interlock, and more.
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Answer the questions and press the button. You will get a low, typical and high figure, with each cost listed on its own line.
- Uses this state's own fines, suspension and interlock rules
- Market costs such as attorney fees are labelled as estimates
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Florida DUI FAQ
How much does a DUI cost in Florida?
Attorney fees for a first-offense DUI in Florida typically run $1,500 to $7,500 on our estimates, and the fine is $500 to $1,000 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $17,706 (range $8,982 to $27,898) with its default answers; the median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615.
How long is your license suspended for a first DUI in Florida?
A first-offense DUI conviction in Florida carries a license suspension of 180 days. A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Florida for a first DUI?
In some cases. Florida requires an interlock for a first offense only at a BAC of 0.15% or higher, or if a passenger under 18 was in the vehicle. When it applies, it lasts 6 months.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DUI in Florida?
Florida requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DUI conviction.
Can a DUI be expunged in Florida?
Florida does not allow DUI convictions to be expunged. Some states have other ways to limit who can see a record, such as sealing, which this site does not cover yet.
Florida DUI figures this calculator uses
- Attorney fees, first offense (estimate)
- $1,500 to $7,500
- Typical bail, first offense (estimate)
- $500
- Typical bail, second offense (estimate)
- $2,500
- Typical court fees (estimate)
- $500
- Fine, first DUI
- $500 to $1,000
Statutory figures were checked against Florida law (primary source) and last verified May 2026. Typical ranges are market estimates, not law; see our methodology.
Worked example
With the calculator's default answers (offense number: First offense; case complexity: Standard - no accident, no aggravating factors; do you expect to go to trial?: No - likely plea or dismissal):
| Cost | Typical |
|---|---|
| Attorney Retainer / Base Fee | $4,500 |
| DMV Administrative Hearing Representation | $750 |
| Filing Fees and Miscellaneous Costs | $350 |
| Estimated total (range $1,950 to $9,800) | $5,600 |
Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.
On our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in Florida comes to about $17,706, the 24th highest of the 50 states. The median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615. These come from the total-cost calculator with its default answers, not from a national survey.
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