Pennsylvania DUI Felony vs. Misdemeanor Calculator 2026
State-specific DUI cost estimates for Pennsylvania, including fines, attorney fees, the insurance increase, 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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Pennsylvania DUI FAQ
How much does a DUI cost in Pennsylvania?
Attorney fees for a first-offense DUI in Pennsylvania typically run $2,500 to $7,500 on our estimates, and the fine is $300 to $5,000 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $15,579 (range $8,009 to $24,089) 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 Pennsylvania?
A first-offense DUI conviction in Pennsylvania carries no license suspension at the lowest penalty tier. A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Pennsylvania for a first DUI?
In some cases. Pennsylvania requires an interlock for a first offense only at a BAC of 0.10% or higher, or if the case involves drugs, a minor in the vehicle or an accident. When it applies, it lasts 12 months.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DUI in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania does not use SR-22 filings. You will need to maintain standard Pennsylvania auto insurance coverage.
Can a DUI be expunged in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania allows DUI expungement under certain conditions, typically after a waiting period of 10 years following completion of your sentence.
Pennsylvania DUI figures this calculator uses
- Felony at offense number
- 4
- Lookback period for prior offenses
- 10 years
- Fine, third DUI
- $500 to $10,000
- High-BAC penalty tier
- 0.16% and above
Statutory figures were checked against Pennsylvania 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 | $5,000 |
| Misdemeanor Fines and Court Costs | $4,150 |
| Estimated total (range $3,850 to $14,300) | $9,150 |
Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.
On our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in Pennsylvania comes to about $15,579, the 34th 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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