subject: How to Choose a Virginia DUI Lawyer [print this page] If you do not know of a DUI lawyer already asking around friends and family for recommendations is a good place to start. You can also search online legal directories and local press for advertisements from lawyers in your area. It is important that you meet with any potential lawyer first before hiring one and to find out from them what their fees are, what their track record is in DUI cases and whether or not they will personally be handling your case.