So you were charged with DUI and now you are trying to figure out what to do. I am sure you are doing what most people do and trying to figure out who to hire and how much this is going to cost. We are DC DUI lawyers and its our goal to help you through this whether you hire us or some other lawyer. Lets start with the first notion that you must hire a DC DUI lawyer. A DC DUI lawyer would be defined as a lawyer in the District of Columbia that dedicates a substantial part of their practice to going to court and representing individuals who are charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.