Vermont DUI Attorney Cost Estimator 2026

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

Data verified May 2026

Vermont 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.

Your Vermont DUI estimate will appear here

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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Vermont DUI FAQ

How much does a DUI cost in Vermont?

Attorney fees for a first-offense DUI in Vermont typically run $1,500 to $5,000 on our estimates, and the fine is $0 to $750 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $10,628 (range $5,330 to $16,881) 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 Vermont?

A first-offense DUI conviction in Vermont carries a license suspension of 90 days. A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.

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

Not for a first offense. In Vermont a first-offense interlock is optional: it lets you drive on an interlock license during the suspension.

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

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

Can a DUI be expunged in Vermont?

Vermont allows DUI expungement under certain conditions, typically after a waiting period of 10 years following completion of your sentence.

Vermont DUI figures this calculator uses

Attorney fees, first offense (estimate)
$1,500 to $5,000
Typical bail, first offense (estimate)
$500
Typical bail, second offense (estimate)
$2,500
Typical court fees (estimate)
$250
Fine, first DUI
$0 to $750

Statutory figures were checked against Vermont 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$3,250
DMV Administrative Hearing Representation$750
Filing Fees and Miscellaneous Costs$350
Estimated total (range $1,950 to $7,300)$4,350

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

On our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in Vermont comes to about $10,628, the 49th 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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