“Hourly” and “flat rate” are the two most common types of fee structures that DUI attorneys use. You will get billed for each hour of service under the “hourly” structure. This is a great way to make sure you aren’t overpaying for your case if it is resolved quickly. The attorney only gets paid for the time they actually work on your DUI case. Sometimes the attorney will give you a fee to cover the whole cost of representing you. This is the flat rate structure. A benefit to this is sometimes you can get discounts with this type of fee structure.
While these are the most common types, it is best to keep in mind that attorney fees will vary depending on the lawyer and firm you choose to hire. Typically, small firms will charge less than large firms.