The truth is, no matter your intelligence or educational background, the criminal justice system makes it virtually impossible to do a competent job of representing oneself.  Each case is unique, and only a specialist who is experienced in assessing the particulars of a case -- and in dealing with the many variables present in a DUI case -- can provide the type of representation that you need to receive if justice is to be done.

There is never a requirement that you hire an attorney to represent you.  You have the right to counsel, but you can give up that right.  There are certainly less-expensive attorneys everywhere, and you may not need the experience I offer.