Missouri DWI Costs (2026)
State-specific DWI cost calculators, law summaries, and guides for Missouri.
Calculate your Missouri DWI costOn our estimates, a typical first-offense DWI in Missouri costs about $14,575, the 39th highest of the 50 states (median of our state estimates: $17,615). Use the calculators below for your own situation.
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How much does a DWI cost in Missouri?
Add up the fine ($0-$500), attorney fees (our estimate: $2,000-$7,500), insurance, ignition interlock, education, reinstatement and time off work, and our calculator puts a typical first-offense DWI in Missouri at about $14,575, within a range of $6,969 to $23,125, using its default answers. Use the calculator for an estimate based on your own situation.
What is the legal DWI term in Missouri?
Missouri uses the term "DWI" for impaired driving offenses. The legal BAC limit is 0.08% for adults, with enhanced penalties at 0.15% BAC.
How long is your license suspended for a first DWI in Missouri?
A first-offense DWI in Missouri carries a license suspension of 90 days, and a second offense carries a license suspension of 1 year (365 days). Whether you can keep driving on a restricted license during that time is covered below.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Missouri?
Our Missouri data shows no interlock requirement for a first-offense DWI. A second offense requires 6 months of IID.
Does Missouri require SR-22 insurance after a DWI?
Yes. Missouri requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 2 years following a DWI conviction. We estimate the typical premium increase at 50-150%.
When does a DWI become a felony in Missouri?
In Missouri, a DWI becomes a felony on the third offense (lifetime lookback). Other factors, such as an injury, can also change how a case is charged; an attorney can tell you how they apply in Missouri.
Can a DWI be expunged in Missouri?
Missouri allows DWI expungement under certain conditions, typically after a waiting period of 10 years following completion of your sentence. Our estimate of the cost to petition: $250-$500.
How long do you have to request a license hearing after a DWI arrest in Missouri?
In Missouri, you have 15 days from when you receive the suspension notice to request a hearing on your license after a test over the limit (a refusal is handled differently) (RSMo § 302.530.1). The notice you received at arrest gives the exact date.
How long does Missouri have to charge you with a DWI?
In Missouri, the state generally must file DWI charges within 1 year of the alleged offense. This deadline reflects a first-offense misdemeanor DWI; felony cases can carry a different filing window. If you are charged, an attorney can confirm how the deadline applies to your case.
Can you get a hardship or restricted license after a DWI in Missouri?
Missouri generally offers a hardship or restricted license that can let you keep driving for work, school, or treatment during part of a DWI suspension. Eligibility and conditions depend on your offense level and the court, so confirm the current rules for your situation.
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