Representing People at License Suspension Hearings
If you are arrested for drunk driving (DUI) in Washington state, your license can be suspended. You can challenge this action by requesting a hearing with the Washington Department of Licensing (DOL) within 20 days. It is important to have an experienced DUI lawyer at the hearing — it is unlikely that you will have your license returned if you are unrepresented. The DOL rules are complex and a thorough review of the circumstances of your charge before the hearing is crucial.
At the Everett law firm of Russell & Hill, PLLC, we help clients retain their licenses after DUI arrests. We will explore the evidence against you, subpoena officers for the hearing and develop strong arguments to dismiss the DOL action. We know that the stakes are high — depending on the charges, you could lose your license for up to four years.
If your license was suspended after a DUI arrest, contact an attorney who will work to help you have it reinstated. Call 888-872-4005 toll-free to learn more.
How a Lawyer Can Help at a DOL Hearing
There are many ways a skilled attorney can protect your interests at a license suspension hearing. Each case is different, and depends on the facts of your DUI arrest. Our lawyers look at all relevant issues when building an argument for the return of your license, including:
- Whether the traffic stop, detention or arrest was legal
- Whether you were told about the implied consent law and the consequences of refusal to take the BAC test
- Whether the tests were correctly administered by properly trained personnel
- Whether your BAC legally exceeded the .08 threshold
- Whether the administration of your BAC and PBT followed the Washington Administrative Code
- Whether the police officers accurately reported the circumstances of your arrest
- Whether you are required to have an ignition interlock device on your car
The outcomes of a license suspension hearing can range from continued suspension to restricted driving privileges to full restoration of your driver's license.
Contact Us Today
If your license was suspended after a DUI arrest, contact us by e-mail or call 888-872-4005 to schedule a free initial consultation. You have only 20 days to request a hearing, so act now.
We receive many referrals from former clients. They send their relatives and friends to us because they have experienced our thorough and diligent representation and know we do everything we can for our clients.
Come to Russell & Hill for the following services:
- Free initial consultations
- Weekday, evening and weekend appointments
- Phone consultations 24 hours a day in emergencies
- In-house Spanish translation
- A convenient location on Broadway in Everett
