Colorado DUI Record Expungement (Not Available) 2026
Colorado does not allow DUI convictions to be expunged, so there is no filing cost to add up here. What the rule means after a first or repeat offense is below.
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Colorado DUI FAQ
How much does a DUI cost in Colorado?
Attorney fees for a first-offense DUI in Colorado typically run $2,000 to $7,500 on our estimates, and the fine is $600 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 $21,734 (range $11,846 to $34,030) 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 Colorado?
A first-offense DUI conviction in Colorado carries a license suspension of 270 days. A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Colorado for a first DUI?
Yes. Colorado requires an ignition interlock device for 8 months following a first DUI conviction.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DUI in Colorado?
Colorado requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DUI conviction.
Can a DUI be expunged in Colorado?
Colorado 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.
Colorado DUI figures this calculator uses
- DUI record relief
- Not available
Statutory figures were checked against Colorado 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; years since conviction: 1-3 years):
Colorado does not allow DUI convictions to be expunged. Some states have other ways to limit who can see a record, such as sealing or nondisclosure, which this calculator does not cover. There is no expungement filing cost to estimate.
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On our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in Colorado comes to about $21,734, the 13th 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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