New Mexico DWI Felony vs. Misdemeanor Calculator 2026
State-specific DWI cost estimates for New Mexico, 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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New Mexico DWI FAQ
How much does a DWI cost in New Mexico?
Attorney fees for a first-offense DWI in New Mexico typically run $2,000 to $7,500 on our estimates, and the fine is $0 to $500 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $23,870 (range $11,954 to $38,314) 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 Mexico?
A first-offense DWI conviction in New Mexico carries a license suspension of 1 year (365 days). A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.
Is an ignition interlock device required in New Mexico for a first DWI?
Yes. New Mexico requires an ignition interlock device for 12 months following a first DWI conviction.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DWI in New Mexico?
New Mexico requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DWI conviction.
Can a DWI be expunged in New Mexico?
New Mexico 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 Mexico DWI figures this calculator uses
- Felony at offense number
- 4
- Fine, third DWI
- $750 to $1,000
- High-BAC penalty tier
- 0.16% and above
Statutory figures were checked against New Mexico 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 | $4,750 |
| Misdemeanor Fines and Court Costs | $450 |
| Estimated total (range $2,140 to $8,240) | $5,200 |
Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.
On our estimates, a typical first-offense DWI in New Mexico comes to about $23,870, the 6th 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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