Indiana
DWI / DUI Lawyer in Indiana
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 Indiana 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 Indiana
What a dwi / dui costs in Indiana
- Typical fine
- Up to $500 first offense as a Class C misdemeanor; up to $5,000 at BAC .15+ (Class A)
- License points
- 8 points
- Insurance impact
- An OWI conviction typically doubles Indiana premiums and requires SR-22 filing for three years.
- License risk
- Court suspension of up to 2 years on conviction; test refusal triggers a 1-year implied-consent suspension (2 with a prior), and pretrial suspensions start quickly after arrest.
Frequently asked questions
Indiana calls it OWI — is that different from DUI?
Same offense, Indiana's name: Operating While Intoxicated. A BAC of .08–.149 is a Class C misdemeanor; .15 or higher jumps to a Class A misdemeanor with up to a year of exposure. Endangerment and prior offenses escalate it further.
Why does OWI defense start with a consultation instead of a price?
Because the case lives in the details — the stop's legality, certified test procedures, the fifteen-minute observation window, your record. An Indiana attorney has to review that file before any honest assessment of strategy or cost exists.
What does refusing the test do to my Indiana license?
Refusal brings a one-year implied-consent suspension — two with a prior — that runs regardless of how the criminal case ends, and it can't be credited against a later conviction suspension. Refusal cases especially need early counsel.
Can I keep driving while my OWI case is pending?
Indiana courts can grant specialized driving privileges even during OWI suspensions in many circumstances — work, school, childcare. Petitioning for privileges is typically one of the first moves an attorney makes.
How do I get started after an OWI arrest?
Request a consultation promptly — suspension clocks start fast. We connect you with a licensed Indiana OWI attorney who reviews the probable cause affidavit, the test records, and your options — no obligation.
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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