Alabama DUI Felony vs. Misdemeanor Calculator 2026
State-specific DUI cost estimates for Alabama, 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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Alabama DUI FAQ
How much does a DUI cost in Alabama?
Attorney fees for a first-offense DUI in Alabama typically run $1,500 to $5,000 on our estimates, and the fine is $600 to $2,100 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $14,051 (range $8,003 to $21,443) 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 Alabama?
A first-offense DUI conviction in Alabama carries a license suspension of 90 days. A hardship or restricted license is not available during this period.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Alabama for a first DUI?
In some cases. Alabama requires an interlock for a first offense only at a BAC of 0.15% or higher, or if you refused the test, a passenger under 14 was in the vehicle, or someone was injured. When it applies, it lasts 12 months.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DUI in Alabama?
Alabama requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DUI conviction.
Can a DUI be expunged in Alabama?
Alabama 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.
Alabama DUI figures this calculator uses
- Felony at offense number
- 4
- Lookback period for prior offenses
- 10 years
- Fine, third DUI
- $2,100 to $10,100
- High-BAC penalty tier
- 0.15% and above
Statutory figures were checked against Alabama 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%; aggravating factors present: None):
| Cost | Typical |
|---|---|
| Misdemeanor Defense Attorney Fees | $3,250 |
| Misdemeanor Fines and Court Costs | $1,850 |
| Estimated total (range $2,450 to $7,700) | $5,100 |
Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.
On our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in Alabama comes to about $14,051, the 40th 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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