How Much Is a DUI in Nebraska? 2026 Calculator
State-specific DUI cost estimates for Nebraska, 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.
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- Market costs such as attorney fees are labelled as estimates
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Nebraska DUI FAQ
How much does a DUI cost in Nebraska?
Attorney fees for a first-offense DUI in Nebraska typically run $1,500 to $5,000 on our estimates, and the fine is $500 to $500 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $16,619 (range $8,949 to $25,803) 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 Nebraska?
A first-offense DUI conviction in Nebraska 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 Nebraska for a first DUI?
Yes. Nebraska requires an ignition interlock device for 12 months following a first DUI conviction.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DUI in Nebraska?
Nebraska requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DUI conviction.
Can a DUI be expunged in Nebraska?
Nebraska 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.
Nebraska DUI figures this calculator uses
- Fine, first DUI
- $500
- License suspension, first offense
- 180 days
- Ignition interlock, first offense
- 12 months
- SR-22 filing period
- 3 years
- Attorney fees, first offense (estimate)
- $1,500 to $5,000
- License reinstatement fee (estimate)
- $125 to $154
Statutory figures were checked against Nebraska 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; bac level at arrest: 0.10%; approximate annual income: $25,000 - $50,000; accident involved?: No accident; commercial driver (cdl)?: No - standard license):
| Cost | Typical |
|---|---|
| Fines & Court Fees | $650 |
| Attorney Fees | $3,250 |
| Bail / Bond | $75 |
| DUI School / Alcohol Education | $325 |
| Ignition Interlock Device | $1,195 |
| SR-22 Insurance Premium Increase (3 years) | $4,800 |
| License Reinstatement Fee | $140 |
| Lost Wages (180-day suspension) | $5,934 |
| Towing & Impound | $250 |
| Estimated total (range $8,949 to $25,803) | $16,619 |
Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.
On our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in Nebraska comes to about $16,619, the 31st 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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