Mississippi DUI Attorney Cost Estimator 2026

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

Data verified May 2026

Mississippi DUI 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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Mississippi DUI FAQ

How much does a DUI cost in Mississippi?

Attorney fees for a first-offense DUI in Mississippi typically run $2,000 to $7,500 on our estimates, and the fine is $250 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 $17,111 (range $8,563 to $27,168) 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 Mississippi?

A first-offense DUI conviction in Mississippi carries a license suspension of 120 days. A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.

Is an ignition interlock device required in Mississippi for a first DUI?

Not for a first offense. In Mississippi a first-offense interlock is optional: a court can order one in place of the suspension.

How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DUI in Mississippi?

Mississippi requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DUI conviction.

Can a DUI be expunged in Mississippi?

Mississippi allows DUI expungement under certain conditions, typically after a waiting period of 5 years following completion of your sentence.

Mississippi DUI figures this calculator uses

Attorney fees, first offense (estimate)
$2,000 to $7,500
Typical bail, first offense (estimate)
$1,000
Typical bail, second offense (estimate)
$2,500
Typical court fees (estimate)
$500
Fine, first DUI
$250 to $1,000

Statutory figures were checked against Mississippi 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 DUI in Mississippi comes to about $17,111, the 28th 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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