Drivers License Reinstatement Hearings

Illinois Driver’s License Reinstatement Lawyer

Having your driver’s license reinstated once it has been suspended or revoked for DUI or some other reason is a complex and detailed process. Often people who attend Secretary of State Reinstatement Hearings without an experienced driver’s license reinstatement lawyer walk away empty handed. I have years of experience helping people regain their driving privileges.

Experienced Illinois Driver’s License Reinstatement Lawyer

Michael D. Risinger, P.C. is committed to helping people throughout Illinois and bordering out-of-state residents regain their revoked driving privileges. I have worked with countless clients on DUI Defense and preparing them for Secretary of State Driver’s License Reinstatement Hearings. Unlike a driver’s license suspension that ends on a specific date, you must attend a Secretary of State Reinstatement Hearing to have your license unrevoked if your driver’s license has been revoked.

I have extensive experience preparing people for what to expect in driver’s license reinstatement hearings. There are two types of hearings, formal hearings and informal hearings.

Informal Hearings – Informal hearings are typically for people who have had only one DUI conviction or are revoked for some other reason. They are held on a first-come first-served basis at various local Driver’s License facilities. After the hearing you will receive a short letter laying out the decision. If you are denied, you may request another hearing after 30 days.

Formal Hearings – In order to have a formal hearing you must submit an application and pay the fee to the Secretary of State. Formal hearings are held in a Springfield, Chicago, Joliet and Mt. Vernon, Illinois. You will not receive a decision immediately. A written decision will be sent to you usually within 45 days.

While I spend significant time preparing clients for secretary of state hearings, most people do not have their license reinstated at the first hearing. Typically they receive a Restricted Driving Permit (RDP), often referred to as hardship license. This is often used as a probationary device by the Secretary of State for one year. However, after nine months it is important to request another hearing. At this hearing my clients often have their full driving privileges reinstated.

Unrevoking your driver’s license is often a frustrating process. Hiring the right lawyer to handle your Illinois Driver’s License Reinstatement can significantly increase your chance of getting back on the road and moving forward with your life. I am committed to helping people regain their driving privileges. My clients receive straightforward and practical legal advice and representation based on years of experience.

Contact an Experienced Driver’s License Reinstatement Hearing Attorney

I have developed a reputation for skillfully and effectively protecting my clients' rights and interests.  If you need an attorney who has the requisite experience and expertise to make the difference in your case, please contact please contact Michael D. Risinger, P.C.

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(309) 740-2097

Michael D. Risinger, P.C.
Central Illinois Attorney
1821 N. Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 740-2097