New Jersey DWI Cost Calculator (No DWAI Charge) 2026
New Jersey has no lesser DWAI charge to compare against, so this is the full cost of a single DWI charge: fines, attorney fees, the insurance increase, ignition interlock where required, and lost wages.
Your New Jersey DWI 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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New Jersey DWI FAQ
How much does a DWI cost in New Jersey?
Attorney fees for a first-offense DWI in New Jersey typically run $2,500 to $7,500 on our estimates, and the fine is $250 to $500 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $14,795 (range $9,349 to $20,728) with its default answers; the median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615.
How long is your license suspended for a first DWI in New Jersey?
A first-offense DWI conviction in New Jersey carries no license suspension at the lowest penalty tier. A hardship or restricted license is not available during this period.
Is an ignition interlock device required in New Jersey for a first DWI?
Yes. New Jersey requires an ignition interlock device for 3 months following a first DWI conviction.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DWI in New Jersey?
New Jersey does not use SR-22 filings. You will need to maintain standard New Jersey auto insurance coverage.
Can a DWI be expunged in New Jersey?
New Jersey does not allow DWI 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.
New Jersey DWI figures this calculator uses
- Lesser impaired-driving charge (DWAI)
- None in this state
- Fine, first DWI
- $250 to $500
Statutory figures were checked against New Jersey 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 (bac level at arrest: 0.09%; approximate annual income: $25,000 - $50,000):
| Cost | Typical |
|---|---|
| DWI Conviction - Estimated Total Cost | $14,720 |
| Estimated total (range $10,304 to $22,080) | $14,720 |
Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.
On our estimates, a typical first-offense DWI in New Jersey comes to about $14,795, the 37th 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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