DUI-related suspensions
Help requesting and preparing for a hearing about a DUI-related license suspension.
California DMV Hearings
California License Suspensions & DMV Hearings
Received a DMV suspension or hearing notice? We can explain what it means, check the deadline, and help you respond.
Free initial consultation. Have your court papers or DMV notice nearby if available.
How we can help
A DMV hearing is separate from traffic court. It deals with your ability to keep or regain a license. The reason for the action may involve a DUI arrest, points on your record, medical concerns, a collision, insurance, or a problem with licensing records.
Your notice explains what DMV plans to do, when the action takes effect, and how to request a hearing or review. Keep every page, any attachments, and the envelope.
Points on your driving record
Review point history, collision responsibility, and the evidence offered in support of a proposed action.
Medical reexaminations
Organize medical information and address questions about the ability to drive safely.
Other license actions
Help with notices involving insurance, identity, driving certificates, or getting a license reinstated.
What happens next
Identify the action
The firm reviews exactly what DMV proposes and which issues the hearing may consider.
Request and prepare
If hired before the deadline, we can help request the hearing, obtain evidence, and prepare your documents and testimony.
Appear and follow through
We present your case and explain the decision, any next steps, and the deadlines that apply.
Documents that may help
You do not need all of these before calling. Start with what you have.
- The complete DMV notice, including the envelope if available
- Your driver record and recent citation history
- Collision reports or related court documents
- Medical forms or records specifically requested by DMV
- The hearing-request deadline and effective date
Common questions
Do I have the right to a DMV hearing?
Your DMV notice should explain whether you can request a hearing and the deadline. Read every page as soon as it arrives. If the instructions are unclear, call with the notice nearby so we can review it.
What can happen after a point hearing?
Depending on the case, DMV may keep, change, or cancel the proposed action. A decision may also involve driving restrictions or probation.
Should I send DMV medical records on my own?
Provide what DMV requires, but make sure the form is complete and addresses the actual driving-safety questions. Legal advice may help if the notice is unclear or the license is at risk.
Talk to us about your case.
Call for a free initial consultation. We’ll explain your options and our fees before you decide whether to hire us.