Reader’s Question:

After my drunk driving arrest here in Houston, Texas, my first instinct is to hire a DUI lawyer. Is it right for me to hire a DUI lawyer who has the lowest fee?

Zaylie

Houston, TX

That is actually one of the biggest mistakes that you could do after your drunk driving arrest in Houston, Texas- to hire a DUI lawyer based on the amount of fee alone. The state of Texas most definitely has unlimited resources when it comes to DUI cases. It is very important for you to hire a lawyer and pay a fee which will allow him/her to put time and effort into your DUI case to counter the prosecution.

Lawyers should earn enough in the time they spend on your DUI case for them to keep their doors open and make a living wage. If you go too low, the DUI lawyer would not be able to put in the time necessary to protect you. You should look for a reasonable and predictable fee, not the lowest fee. After all, you would not want a DUI lawyer who would bargain at the lowest rate to represent you on your DUI case.