West Virginia DUI Felony vs. Misdemeanor Calculator 2026

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

Data verified May 2026

West Virginia 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.

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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

Felony at offense number
3
Lookback period for prior offenses
10 years
Fine, third DUI
$3,000 to $5,000
High-BAC penalty tier
0.15% and above

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; bac level at arrest: 0.10%; aggravating factors present: None):

CostTypical
Misdemeanor Defense Attorney Fees$3,250
Misdemeanor Fines and Court Costs$550
Estimated total (range $1,775 to $5,800)$3,800

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

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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