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Yes. A Rhode Island DUI lawyer handles license reinstatement (administrative DMV process), hardship license petitions at the Traffic Tribunal, ignition interlock setup coordination, and SR-22 insurance filing. The license track runs alongside the criminal case and a defense lawyer manages both.
Fees vary by case complexity and offense level. First-offense flat fees typically range from a few thousand dollars up to mid five-figures for complex cases involving suppression motions, multiple court appearances, or trial. The first consultation at RI DUI Guy is free - we discuss the case and the fee structure on that call.
A Rhode Island DUI lawyer reviews discovery, files suppression motions where stop or breath test has issues, negotiates with the prosecutor for reductions, prepares for trial if needed, handles the parallel refusal case at the Traffic Tribunal, and manages license consequences with the DMV.
Within 24 to 48 hours of arrest if possible. The 10-day refusal hearing deadline at the Traffic Tribunal is the first hard deadline. The administrative DMV suspension also kicks in fast. Early counsel preserves the most defense options and prevents avoidable missteps.
The best DUI lawyer for your case handles DUI cases regularly at your specific District Court division. Attorney Chad F. Bank (The RI DUI Guy) defends DUI cases statewide at all four divisions plus the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal. The first consultation is free.