How much does a DUI lawyer cost in Ohio?
For a first-offense OVI in Central Ohio, expect flat fees of roughly $1,500–$3,500 for a resolution without a motion hearing, $3,500–$7,500 if suppression motions are litigated, and $10,000+ for a case that goes to trial. Repeat offenses and felony OVI cost more because the stakes and the work both increase.
Flat fees are standard in OVI defense. Be cautious of hourly billing here, since it makes your cost depend on the court's calendar rather than the work. A written fee agreement should say exactly what is included: arraignment, pretrials, the administrative license appeal, motion practice, and what trial would cost if it comes to that.
Compare that cost to the alternative: an OVI conviction carries insurance increases that commonly total thousands of dollars over the following years, plus the suspension's cost to your work life. Defense is usually cheaper than conviction.
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