Alabama DUI
DUI lawyer in Alabama: your notice sets the license deadline
The license case moves first, and the paper notice you were given prints your hearing deadline.
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Arrested for DUI in Alabama? Your notice sets the date.
The notice the officer gave you prints the deadline. Read its date today.
The two clocks: court and ALEA
Your Alabama DUI arrest opened a criminal case and a separate license case with the ALEA. If that date passes, your license can be suspended before you ever see a judge.
Base first-conviction rules are shown; aggravating factors and interlock conditions can change the outcome. (ALEA rule)
A first offense in Alabama
Driving or physically controlling a vehicle with at least 0.08 percent BAC is prohibited (Alabama law).
| What | The rule |
|---|---|
| Fine | A first conviction may carry a $600 to $2,100 fine, jail, or both |
| Agency steps | For an interlock-restricted license, present installation proof to ALEA |
The judge picks a number inside each range. So ask where cases like yours land in Alabama (Alabama penalty rules).
Second and later offenses
A prior raises the penalty in every state, and Alabama is no exception. Tell the lawyer about any earlier case on the first call. Second offense DUI rules lists the states with published ranges.
Add-on fines and the newest change
Interlock orders and add-on fines in Alabama depend on the charge and the BAC. Ask the lawyer which ones apply to yours.
See how the interlock works and the DUI penalties table.
What a lawyer costs in Alabama
Lawyers in Alabama set their own fees. Ask what a quote covers: the court case, the ALEA hearing, a trial. DUI lawyer cost lists the questions to ask.
Check a lawyer's license
The lawyer who takes your case handles DUI cases in Alabama and holds an active Alabama license. Ask for the bar number on the call and it is yours to keep.
What to do now
The date on your license notice is the one that can take your license first. Once it passes, the ALEA can suspend you without a hearing. Call us now, and an Alabama DUI defense lawyer can file the hearing request before that date and start on your defense.
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Send your case details
Send the date of your Alabama arrest and the date printed on your ALEA notice. Those two dates set your deadline, so the lawyer who calls you starts there.