You do not need an attorney at your arraignment, but the sooner you speak with and hire an attorney the better. An attorney can obtain copies of the police report, talk to witnesses, and investigate the facts of the case to determine if there are any defenses to the DUI charge.
SLS represents UNL students on DUI in Lancaster County. Representation is provided as a service of ASUN through your student fees. A private attorney may charge anywhere from $1500 to $3,000, or more.