Super Lawyers DUI
Thomson Reuters attorney rating service identifying the top 5% of DUI defense lawyers through peer review
Overview
Super Lawyers is a prestigious attorney rating service owned by Thomson Reuters that identifies outstanding lawyers in over 70 practice areas, including DUI/DWI defense. The Super Lawyers selection process evaluates attorneys through independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations, with only the top 5% of attorneys in each state earning the Super Lawyers designation. The platform's DUI section allows users to search for Super Lawyers-rated DUI defense attorneys by location, view detailed profiles with case results and client reviews, and contact attorneys directly for consultations. Being named a Super Lawyer is widely regarded within the legal profession as one of the most meaningful peer-reviewed honors an attorney can receive.
Strengths
- +Only the top 5% of attorneys earn the Super Lawyers designation — rigorous selection process
- +Peer-reviewed rating system — selected by fellow attorneys, not paid placements
- +Backed by Thomson Reuters with decades of legal industry credibility
- +Detailed profiles include practice focus, case results, and professional achievements
- +Free to search and contact Super Lawyers-rated DUI attorneys
Considerations
- -Top 5% designation doesn't guarantee the best fit for every specific DUI case
- -Selection process may favor attorneys at larger firms with more peer visibility
- -Not all excellent DUI attorneys seek or receive the Super Lawyers designation
- -Profiles focus on credentials rather than specific DUI case outcome data
Best For
- *Person facing felony DUI charges who wants to hire from the top-rated tier of defense attorneys
- *Individual comparing DUI lawyers who wants a peer-reviewed quality signal beyond client reviews
- *Family of someone charged with DUI causing injury who needs the most respected attorney available
Pricing
Free consultation — most DUI defense firms offer free initial case evaluations.