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Pennsylvania DUI Lawyers & DUI Laws

164 DUI attorneys across 40 cities in Pennsylvania, with the license deadline, the penalty tiers, and the courts that hear these cases.

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DUI Lawyers Serving Pennsylvania

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Amato T. Sanita

SKA Law Group, LLC · Philadelphia · Admitted 1996 · English

Office in Philadelphia

  • Philadelphia

(267) 738-7766

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Anthony C. Giletto II

Goldberg Segalla · Philadelphia · Admitted 2014 · English

Office in Philadelphia

  • Philadelphia

(215) 605-1087

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Brian J. Zeiger

Levin & Zeiger, LLP · Philadelphia · Admitted 2001 · English

Office in Philadelphia

  • Montgomery
  • Bucks
  • Chester
  • Philadelphia
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(215) 546-0340

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Brian M. Fishman

The Fishman Firm, LLC · Philadelphia · Admitted 2002 · English

Office in Philadelphia

  • Montgomery
  • Bucks
  • Chester
  • Philadelphia
  • +1 more

(267) 758-2228

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David Jay Glassman

Law Offices of David Jay Glassman · Philadelphia · Admitted 1980 · English

Office in Philadelphia

  • Philadelphia

(215) 563-7100

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David S. Nenner

The Nenner Law Firm, P.C. · Philadelphia · Admitted 1985 · English

Office in Philadelphia

  • Philadelphia

(215) 564-0644

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Debra D. Rainey

DDR Law · Philadelphia · Admitted 2003 · English

Office in Philadelphia

  • Philadelphia

(215) 370-3263

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Evan S. Shingles

Shingleslaw, LLC · Philadelphia · Admitted 2002 · English

Office in Philadelphia

  • Philadelphia

(215) 925-2915

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Evan T. L. Hughes

Hughes Firm, LLC · Philadelphia · Admitted 2004 · English

Office in Philadelphia

  • Philadelphia

(215) 454-6680

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Fabian Lima

Lima & Wyatt LLP · Philadelphia · Admitted 2002 · English

Office in Philadelphia

  • Philadelphia

(215) 627-3350

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Two cases, three license actions

The case about your license

75 Pa.C.S. § 1550(a), (b)(1)(i)

The suspension becomes final and the right to appeal is generally lost. Filing on time can hold the suspension while the appeal is decided, though not in every case.

the Court of Common Pleas

Programs that can change the outcome

Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD)

Diversion program, not offered everywhere

75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(h); Act 58 of 2025

Where
Depends on the county

Ignition interlock driver's license

Restricted driving privilege

75 Pa.C.S. § 3805.1

Where
Statewide

Occupational limited license, not available after a DUI

Restricted driving privilege

75 Pa.C.S. § 1553

Where
Statewide
Read the full requirement

An occupational limited license, which permits limited driving for work and similar necessities, is expressly NOT available where the suspension is based on a DUI under section 3802 or a chemical-test refusal under section 1547. Many drivers assume an OLL is the standard route back to limited driving and it is not, for exactly the offenses this site covers. The ignition interlock limited license under section 3805.1 is the only route to driving before full restoration in a DUI case.

Penalties by offense tier

TierClassificationLookback
General Impairment (BAC 0.08 to 0.099), first offense
75 Pa.C.S. § 3804(a)(1)		Ungraded misdemeanorNot recorded
High BAC (0.10 to 0.159), first offense
75 Pa.C.S. § 3804(b)(1)		Ungraded misdemeanorNot recorded
Highest BAC (0.16+, refusal, or controlled substance), first offense
75 Pa.C.S. § 3804(c)(1)		Ungraded misdemeanorNot recorded

Common questions

Do I have two separate cases after a DUI arrest?
Yes. One is the criminal case, which runs through the courts and takes months. The other is an administrative case about your license, which runs at the state agency on its own timetable and starts straight away. Winning one does not settle the other.
What happens if I miss the hearing request deadline?
The suspension takes effect on its own, without anyone reviewing whether it should. This is the step people miss most often, because the court date feels like the official one and the license notice looks like paperwork.
Does the criminal charge being dropped save my license?
Not by itself. The agency applies a lower standard than a criminal court and answers a different question, so the license action can stand even where the charge does not.
Do I need a lawyer for a first DUI arrest in Pennsylvania?
Not everyone does, and the cost is worth weighing honestly. What compresses the decision is the license deadline, which falls long before the criminal case gets going. Decide within the first week rather than waiting for a court date.

Sources

75 Pa.C.S. § 1550(a), (b)(1)(i) · 75 Pa.C.S. § 1553 · 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(h); Act 58 of 2025 · 75 Pa.C.S. § 3804(a)(1) · 75 Pa.C.S. § 3804(b)(1) · 75 Pa.C.S. § 3804(c)(1) · 75 Pa.C.S. § 3805.1

This page is general information, not legal advice. Statutes change. Confirm anything you rely on with a licensed Pennsylvania attorney.