Virginia DUI Attorney Cost Estimator 2026
State-specific DUI cost estimates for Virginia, 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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Virginia DUI FAQ
How much does a DUI cost in Virginia?
Attorney fees for a first-offense DUI in Virginia typically run $2,000 to $7,500 on our estimates, and the fine is $250 to $2,500 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $24,038 (range $12,092 to $38,895) 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 Virginia?
A first-offense DUI conviction in Virginia carries a license suspension of 1 year (365 days). A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Virginia for a first DUI?
Yes. Virginia requires an ignition interlock device for 12 months following a first DUI conviction.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DUI in Virginia?
Virginia requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DUI conviction.
Can a DUI be expunged in Virginia?
Virginia 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.
Virginia 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)
- $3,500
- Typical court fees (estimate)
- $350
- Fine, first DUI
- $250 to $2,500
Statutory figures were checked against Virginia 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 | $4,750 |
| 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 Virginia comes to about $24,038, the 5th 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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