Utah DUI Felony vs. Misdemeanor Calculator 2026

State-specific DUI cost estimates for Utah, including fines, attorney fees, SR-22 insurance, ignition interlock, and more.

Data verified May 2026

Utah DUI Cost Calculator

Enter your case details for a state-specific cost estimate.

BAC Level0.10%
0.08%0.30%

An injury or a death can make a case a felony whatever your record. This calculator prices those cases as a felony; for a lesser injury, some states allow a misdemeanor charge. A refused test or drugs changes the grading in some states; this calculator applies it only where we have read the state's law.

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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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Utah DUI FAQ

How much does a DUI cost in Utah?

Attorney fees for a first-offense DUI in Utah typically run $2,000 to $10,000 on our estimates, and the fine is $700 to $1,950 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $20,040 (range $10,590 to $31,416) 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 Utah?

A first-offense DUI conviction in Utah carries a license suspension of 120 days. A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.

Is an ignition interlock device required in Utah for a first DUI?

Yes. Utah requires an ignition interlock device for 18 months following a first DUI conviction.

How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DUI in Utah?

Utah requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DUI conviction.

Can a DUI be expunged in Utah?

Utah allows DUI expungement under certain conditions, typically after a waiting period of 10 years following completion of your sentence.

Utah DUI figures this calculator uses

Felony at offense number
3
Lookback period for prior offenses
10 years
Fine, third DUI
$1,500 to $5,000
High-BAC penalty tier
0.16% and above

Statutory figures were checked against Utah 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):

CostTypical
Misdemeanor Defense Attorney Fees$6,000
Misdemeanor Fines and Court Costs$2,045
Estimated total (range $3,204 to $12,814)$8,045

Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.

On our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in Utah comes to about $20,040, the 21st 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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