Maine OUI Attorney Cost Estimator 2026

State-specific OUI cost estimates for Maine, including fines, attorney fees, SR-22 insurance, ignition interlock, and more.

Data verified May 2026

Maine OUI Cost Calculator

Enter your case details for a state-specific cost estimate.

Trial cases cost significantly more in attorney fees due to preparation and court time.

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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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Maine OUI FAQ

How much does an OUI cost in Maine?

Attorney fees for a first-offense OUI in Maine typically run $2,000 to $7,500 on our estimates, and the fine is $500 to $2,000 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $15,795 (range $8,068 to $24,797) with its default answers; the median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615.

How long is your license suspended for a first OUI in Maine?

A first-offense OUI conviction in Maine carries a license suspension of 150 days. A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.

Is an ignition interlock device required in Maine for a first OUI?

Not for a first offense. In Maine a first-offense interlock is optional: it lets you get your license back early during the suspension.

How long is SR-22 insurance required after an OUI in Maine?

Maine requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following an OUI conviction.

Can an OUI be expunged in Maine?

Maine does not allow OUI 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.

Maine OUI figures this calculator uses

Attorney fees, first offense (estimate)
$2,000 to $7,500
Typical bail, first offense (estimate)
$500
Typical bail, second offense (estimate)
$1,000
Typical court fees (estimate)
$200
Fine, first OUI
$500 to $2,000

Statutory figures were checked against Maine 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):

CostTypical
Attorney Retainer / Base Fee$4,750
DMV Administrative Hearing Representation$750
Filing Fees and Miscellaneous Costs$350
Estimated total (range $2,450 to $9,800)$5,850

Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.

On our estimates, a typical first-offense OUI in Maine comes to about $15,795, the 32nd 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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