Montana
DWI / DUI Lawyer in Montana
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 Montana 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 Montana
What a dwi / dui costs in Montana
- Typical fine
- $600–$1,000 first offense, plus program and court costs
- License points
- 10 points
- Insurance impact
- A DUI conviction commonly doubles Montana premiums and triggers SR-22 requirements for years.
- License risk
- First offense carries 24 hours to 6 months jail, a 6-month license suspension, and completion of the ACT chemical dependency program; test refusal triggers a separate suspension and on-the-spot license seizure.
Frequently asked questions
What happens to my license after a Montana DUI arrest?
If you refused the breath test, Montana seizes your license immediately under the implied consent law — a suspension separate from the criminal case, with a short window to petition the court. Either way, talk to an attorney before deadlines pass.
Why do DUI cases start with a consultation rather than a flat fee?
A Montana DUI is a criminal prosecution whose outcome turns on evidence — the stop, field sobriety tests, the breath or blood result. No one can responsibly quote a defense without reviewing it. A licensed Montana attorney will evaluate your case first, then discuss fees.
Montana has a mandatory minimum jail term for a first DUI — really?
Yes — at least 24 hours for a first conviction, and the range runs to 6 months. That mandatory floor is one more reason a first offense is worth genuinely defending rather than pleading through.
Can a first Montana DUI be reduced or dismissed?
Sometimes — outcomes hinge on whether the stop was lawful, whether testing followed protocol, and what your record looks like. Suppression of a bad stop or test can collapse the case. The consultation is where those possibilities get assessed.
How does a DUI interact with Montana's point system?
A DUI conviction adds 10 points — a third of the way to habitual traffic offender status by itself. Combined with the suspension and insurance fallout, it's the single most damaging entry on a Montana record.
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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