Arkansas
DWI / DUI Lawyer in Arkansas
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.
Talk to us before you pay that ticket
Charges like this one start with a short call. A licensed Arkansas attorney reviews your case and explains your options before you pay anything.
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- 98%
- Drivers helped
- 5,000+
- Saved for drivers
- $7M+
- Avg. insurance savings
- $1,422
How it works
Three steps from ticket to result.
- STEP 01
Share your ticket
Upload your citation and basic details in minutes.
- STEP 02
An attorney takes over
A licensed attorney reviews your case and walks you through your options.
- STEP 03
Get updates until it's done
We keep you posted at every step — most cases end with a reduced or dismissed charge.
Why it matters in Arkansas
What a dwi / dui costs in Arkansas
- Typical fine
- $150–$1,000 first offense (plus court costs and fees)
- License points
- No standard points — DWI triggers its own suspension track
- Insurance impact
- A DWI conviction typically doubles Arkansas premiums and brings a multi-year high-risk filing requirement.
- License risk
- 6-month license suspension for a first offense (ignition interlock restricted license usually available); 24 hours to 1 year of jail exposure.
Frequently asked questions
Does Arkansas call it DWI or DUI?
DWI — driving while intoxicated — under Ark. Code § 5-65-103 for adult drivers at .08 BAC or while impaired. Arkansas reserves 'DUI' for drivers under 21 under its underage law.
What happens to my license immediately after a DWI arrest?
The Office of Driver Services begins an administrative suspension separate from your criminal case, and the window to request a hearing is only days. That deadline is why contacting an attorney immediately matters more than anything else you do this week.
Why is DWI priced by consultation instead of a flat fee?
Because the work can't be known in advance — it depends on the stop, the breath or blood testing, prior offenses, and whether suppression issues exist. We connect you with a licensed Arkansas attorney who evaluates the case before discussing strategy or cost.
Can I drive at all during an Arkansas DWI suspension?
Most first offenders can obtain an ignition interlock restricted license and keep driving to work during the 6-month suspension. An attorney handles the eligibility and paperwork alongside the criminal defense.
Is a first-offense DWI ever reduced or dismissed in Arkansas?
It happens when the evidence has problems — an unlawful stop, botched field sobriety testing, or breath machine certification gaps. No attorney can promise it; the honest answer comes only after reviewing your file.
Talk to us before you pay that ticket
Tell us about your case and we'll connect you with a licensed attorney who can evaluate your options — no obligation.
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