DWI / DUI Lawyer in Washington
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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Share your ticket
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 Washington
| Typical fine | Roughly $1,000–$5,000 with mandatory minimums and assessments for a first offense |
|---|---|
| License points | No points — DUI triggers direct DOL license action instead |
| Insurance impact | Expect premiums to roughly double, plus SR-22 filing for three years after reinstatement. |
| License risk | 90-day administrative suspension for a first offense over .08, with only 7 days to request a DOL hearing after arrest. |
Frequently asked questions
Seven days. That's how long you have to request a Department of Licensing hearing to fight the administrative suspension — a completely separate track from the criminal case. Miss it and the suspension proceeds regardless of what happens in court, so contact an attorney immediately.
It's a gross misdemeanor with mandatory minimums even for a first offense — at least 24 consecutive hours in jail (or electronic home monitoring) below a .15 BAC, more above it, plus fines, a license suspension, and an ignition interlock requirement. Refusing the breath test raises the stakes further.
Because the honest answer depends on evidence nobody has examined yet — the stop, the field tests, the breath machine's maintenance records, the blood draw. Washington DUI defense starts with a consultation so an attorney can review your specific case before talking strategy or cost.
Reductions to reckless driving or negligent driving first degree are common outcomes when the evidence has problems — but they depend entirely on your facts, your record, and the jurisdiction. An attorney can tell you what's realistic after reviewing discovery.
Request a consultation and we'll connect you with a licensed Washington DUI attorney who reviews your arrest, your 7-day DOL deadline, and your options — before you owe anyone a decision.
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