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5 Best DUI Lawyers in Johannesburg (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Lorian Hartfield
By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 7 min read

Searching for DUI lawyers in Johannesburg usually leads to general criminal and civil litigation firms rather than a narrow DUI specialist, since that niche doesn't really exist as its own category here. Review counts among the firms below run from 27 up to 68, and ratings range from 4.2 to 4.7. None of the review text on file specifically describes a DUI or drunk-driving case, so read the practice areas carefully before assuming a fit.

Short answer: Mukwani Attorneys Law Firm holds the strongest rating at 4.7 across 64 reviews, handling criminal justice and civil litigation, though no reviews specifically describe a DUI case. BDK Attorneys (4.5, 68 reviews) is a high-profile Sandton firm specializing in criminal and civil law with mixed but detailed reviewer feedback.
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Johannesburg criminal and litigation firms, compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Mukwani Attorneys Law Firm 4.7 ★ 64 General criminal justice and civil litigation View ›
2 BDK ATTORNEYS 4.5 ★ 68 High-profile criminal and civil litigation View ›
3 Ndungu Attorneys Inc 4.2 ★ 57 General legal services including litigation and labour law View ›
4 State Attorney Johannesburg 4.2 ★ 51 Government legal services, not private representation View ›
5 Saleem Ebrahim Attorneys 4.2 ★ 27 Criminal and commercial law, with mixed reviews View ›
5 Best DUI Lawyers in Johannesburg (2026)

What each firm actually handles

Mukwani Attorneys Law Firm logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Mukwani Attorneys Law Firm

4.764 Google reviews

Mukwani Attorneys Law Firm, based in Rosebank, is a criminal justice and civil law practice also handling divorce, estate and family matters, according to its own site and reviewer accounts. Reviewers describe successful outcomes in High Court litigation and urgent court applications, with the founding attorney and staff praised for responsiveness and clear communication. No review on file specifically describes a DUI or drunk-driving matter, though the firm's criminal justice practice area would likely cover it.

What people praise

  • Highest rating on this page with a meaningful review base
  • Reviewers describe successful High Court litigation outcomes
  • Responsive communication praised across multiple reviews
  • Handles urgent court applications quickly when needed

Worth knowing

  • One detailed review describes a case dismissed due to insufficient supporting documents
  • No review specifically confirms DUI or traffic-related criminal defense experience
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume64 · 92th
Confidenceearly
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid general criminal and civil litigation practice with the strongest overall rating here, but confirm directly that DUI defense specifically is something they handle regularly before assuming it's a core practice area.

Website+27113310072 Directions

26 Sturdee Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2107

BDK ATTORNEYS logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

BDK ATTORNEYS

4.568 Google reviews

BDK Attorneys is a Sandton-based firm specializing in criminal and civil law, per its own site, with a mixed review record showing both strong praise and pointed criticism. Positive reviews describe successful case outcomes with international clients, while several detailed negative reviews describe unresponsive communication and difficulty reaching assigned attorneys. It's the most-reviewed firm on this page.

What people praise

  • Deepest review volume on this page
  • Specializes explicitly in criminal and civil law
  • At least one positive review describes a successful cross-border legal matter

Worth knowing

  • Multiple detailed reviews describe unresponsive communication from assigned attorneys
  • One older review describes cases taking longer and costing more than expected
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume68 · 97th
Confidenceearly
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown74% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: This firm has real criminal law specialization, but the mixed reviews on communication are worth weighing carefully. Get clarity upfront on who your specific point of contact will be.

Website+27118381214 Directions

5th Floor, Capital Hill, 6 Benmore Rd, Morningside, Sandton, 2196

Ndungu Attorneys Inc logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Ndungu Attorneys Inc

4.257 Google reviews

Ndungu Attorneys, based in Kensington, covers litigation in Magistrate's and High Court, labour law, family law and immigration, per its own site. Reviews are brief and mostly older, with generally positive sentiment but little detail on specific case types or outcomes. No review describes a criminal or DUI matter specifically.

What people praise

  • Generally positive reviewer sentiment
  • Broad practice areas including litigation and labour law

Worth knowing

  • Reviews are brief, older and lack detail on specific case outcomes
  • No evidence in reviews of criminal defense or DUI-specific experience
  • Lowest confidence score on this page given the age and brevity of reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume57 · 87th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 years ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown61% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The thinnest documentation on this page for a criminal matter specifically. Call directly to confirm whether criminal defense, let alone DUI cases, is something this firm handles regularly.

Website+27114870059 Directions

70 Somerset Road, (cnr, Katoomba St, Kensington, Johannesburg, 2194

State Attorney Johannesburg logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

State Attorney Johannesburg

4.251 Google reviews

State Attorney Johannesburg is a government legal office rather than a private law firm you would hire to represent you in a personal criminal matter like a DUI charge. Reviews describe administrative interactions, like document stamping and general enquiries, rather than legal representation outcomes. This office represents government interests, not private clients facing criminal charges.

What people praise

  • Generally positive reviews for administrative service interactions

Worth knowing

  • This is a government legal office, not a private firm available to represent individuals in criminal matters
  • No reviews describe personal legal representation of any kind
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume51 · 82th
Confidenceearly
Recency5 months ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown53% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Not a fit for a DUI defense or any private criminal matter. This is South Africa's state legal office representing government interests, not a firm you can retain.

+27113307600 Directions

95 Market St, Johannesburg, 2001

Saleem Ebrahim Attorneys logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Saleem Ebrahim Attorneys

4.227 Google reviews

Saleem Ebrahim Attorneys, based in Newtown, is a criminal and commercial law firm founded by an attorney with a background in the corporate petroleum sector, per its own site. Reviews are sharply split, with some describing the firm as top-tier criminal defense and others describing significant dissatisfaction over fees and lack of results. No review specifically describes a DUI case.

What people praise

  • Explicitly practices criminal law alongside commercial matters
  • At least one reviewer describes strong results in a large case

Worth knowing

  • Several detailed reviews describe dissatisfaction over fees without corresponding results
  • Rating and reviewer sentiment are the most mixed on this page
  • No evidence of DUI-specific case experience in the available reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume27 · 76th
Confidenceearly
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown74% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most polarized reviews on this page. If you consider this firm for a criminal matter, get very clear terms on fees and expected outcomes in writing before engaging.

Website+27118361681 Directions

37 Quinn St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2025

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average. Volume shows how many customers actually reviewed each firm, weighted against the others on this page. Confidence combines both, so a firm with a smaller or older review base carries less weight. Recency checks whether people are still reviewing them now. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What does a DUI or criminal defense lawyer cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

None of these firms publish fixed fees for DUI or drunk-driving defense specifically, and reviewer accounts on this page describe fee disputes at more than one firm, suggesting cost and results don’t always align. Get a clear, written fee agreement and ask directly about experience with driving-related criminal charges before engaging any firm.

Serving Johannesburg and Gauteng

These firms are based across Rosebank, Sandton, Kensington and Newtown, generally serving the greater Johannesburg and Gauteng area for court matters. If you’re searching for a DUI lawyer near me in Johannesburg, confirm directly with any firm you contact whether drunk-driving or traffic-related criminal defense is something they handle regularly, since it isn’t a distinct, clearly documented specialty among the businesses that surfaced in this search.

What to ask before you hire a lawyer for a DUI charge

  • Have you specifically handled drunk-driving or traffic-related criminal charges before?
  • What’s your fee structure, and is it fixed or hourly?
  • Who will be my direct point of contact throughout the case?
  • What’s the realistic range of outcomes given the facts of my case?
  • How quickly can you review the charge and advise on next steps?
  • Do you have experience specifically in Johannesburg’s Magistrate’s Courts?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these lawyers?

We compared publicly available Google ratings, review counts and recency for law firms that surfaced under DUI-lawyer searches in Johannesburg. None of the available reviews specifically describe a DUI case, which we’ve noted plainly, since dedicated DUI specialists are not a distinct, well-documented category here.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in August 2026 and is refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Is DUI defense a distinct legal specialty in Johannesburg?

Not clearly, based on our research. Drunk-driving and related traffic charges are typically handled by general criminal defense attorneys as part of a broader criminal justice practice rather than a narrow DUI specialty.

Should I confirm criminal defense experience before hiring any of these firms?

Yes. None of the review text available for these firms specifically describes a drunk-driving or traffic-related criminal case, so ask directly about relevant experience before engaging.

The bottom line

Treat this list as a starting point for criminal and litigation firms in Johannesburg rather than a roster of DUI specialists, since that narrow specialty doesn’t appear clearly documented here. Mukwani Attorneys carries the strongest overall rating, but call directly and confirm DUI-specific experience before engaging any firm.

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