West Virginia DUI Record Expungement (Not Available) 2026
West Virginia 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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West Virginia DUI FAQ
How much does a DUI cost in West Virginia?
Attorney fees for a first-offense DUI in West Virginia typically run $1,500 to $5,000 on our estimates, and the fine is $100 to $500 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $13,514 (range $6,832 to $21,635) 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 West Virginia?
A first-offense DUI conviction in West Virginia 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 West Virginia for a first DUI?
Our West Virginia data shows no interlock requirement for a first-offense DUI.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DUI in West Virginia?
West Virginia requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DUI conviction.
Can a DUI be expunged in West Virginia?
West 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.
West Virginia DUI figures this calculator uses
- DUI record relief
- Not available
Statutory figures were checked against West 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; years since conviction: 1-3 years):
West Virginia 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 West Virginia comes to about $13,514, the 41st 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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