Michigan OWI Attorney Cost Estimator 2026
State-specific OWI cost estimates for Michigan, 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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Michigan OWI FAQ
How much does an OWI cost in Michigan?
Attorney fees for a first-offense OWI in Michigan typically run $1,500 to $7,500 on our estimates, and the fine is $100 to $500 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $17,914 (range $9,112 to $28,165) with its default answers; the median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615.
How long is your license suspended for a first OWI in Michigan?
A first-offense OWI conviction in Michigan 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 Michigan for a first OWI?
Our Michigan data shows no interlock requirement for a first-offense OWI.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after an OWI in Michigan?
Michigan requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following an OWI conviction.
Can an OWI be expunged in Michigan?
Michigan allows OWI expungement under certain conditions, typically after a waiting period of 5 years following completion of your sentence.
Michigan OWI 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)
- $1,500
- Typical court fees (estimate)
- $1,000
- Fine, first OWI
- $100 to $500
Statutory figures were checked against Michigan 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 OWI in Michigan comes to about $17,914, the 23rd 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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