DWI / DUI Lawyer in Virginia
A DWI or DUI charge threatens your license, your record, and sometimes your freedom. These cases need real defense work — evidence review, procedural challenges, and negotiation. Start with a consultation so an attorney can evaluate your specific case.
- 98%
- Win rate
- 5,000+
- Drivers helped
- $7M+
- Saved for drivers
- $1,422
- Avg. insurance savings
Ticket Takedown has a 98% win rate across more than 5,000 traffic ticket cases, saving drivers over $7M in fines and insurance increases.
How it works
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Upload your citation and basic details in minutes.
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An attorney takes over
A licensed attorney reviews your case and walks you through your options.
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Get updates until it's done
We keep you posted at every step — most cases end with a reduced or dismissed charge.
What a dwi / dui costs in Virginia
| Typical fine | Mandatory minimum $250 fine, plus costs, programs, and interlock expenses |
|---|---|
| License points | 6 demerit points; the conviction stays on your record for 11 years |
| Insurance impact | Expect premiums to roughly double, plus a 3-year FR-44 high-coverage filing requirement after conviction. |
| License risk | 7-day administrative suspension on arrest; a first conviction brings a 12-month license revocation with restricted/interlock options. |
Frequently asked questions
Virginia uses both terms for the same offense under Va. Code § 18.2-266 — driving under the influence or while intoxicated, with a per se limit of .08 BAC. Either way it's a Class 1 misdemeanor for a first offense, with mandatory jail minimums kicking in at elevated BAC levels (.15 and .20).
Virginia imposes an administrative suspension on the spot — seven days for a first offense — separate from anything the court later does. A conviction then brings a 12-month revocation, though restricted driving with an ignition interlock is often available. Timing matters, so talk to an attorney early.
Because the case turns on evidence no one has reviewed yet — the stop's legality, field sobriety administration, breath or blood analysis, certificate procedures. An attorney has to evaluate all of it before an honest strategy or fee exists.
Outcomes range from suppression and dismissal to reductions like reckless driving, depending on the evidence and your record. No responsible lawyer promises a result upfront — but a reviewed case consistently does better than a defaulted one.
Request a consultation. We connect you with a licensed Virginia DUI attorney who reviews your arrest paperwork, deadlines, and realistic options before you commit to anything.
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