Get Your Driver's License Reinstated

The Illinois Vehicle Code authorizes the Secretary of State to suspend or revoke a state-issued driver’s license for a variety of reasons. A suspension results in the loss of driving privileges for a definite period of time. A revocation carries an indefinite loss of driving privileges. The loss of your license can have a dramatic impact on your life.

There is a reason for hope. It is possible to get your license reinstated after suspension or revocation. However, reinstatement is a complicated legal process that includes an adversarial hearing before an officer of the Secretary of State. You'll need a good legal team at your side to successfully navigate the process.

If you have had your driver’s license revoked or suspended, call Drost, Gilbert, Andrew & Apicella, LLC - DGAA Law LLC. We're a full-service law firm with experienced driver's license reinstatement lawyers on staff. Call for a free consultation!

Prepare for Your Driver's License Reinstatement Hearing

If you are trying to have your license reinstated, you must participate in either a formal or an informal hearing. You are eligible to participate in the informal hearing process if the underlying offense did not involve a fatality and if you have not previously been convicted of DUI.

Otherwise, you must participate in a formal hearing in order to have your license reinstated. Formal hearings must be requested in a written demand to the Secretary of State. The hearing may be scheduled any time up to 90 days after the written request is received. Formal hearings are recorded while informal hearings are not.

At both formal and informal hearings, the hearing officer will question you in an adversarial manner about your driving history. You will be asked about the underlying facts pertaining to the revocation or suspension.

Hearing officers are likely to deny a reinstatement request if there is significant inconsistency within your statements or if you fail to offer persuasive proof that you are not a risk to public safety. You must remember that in all reinstatement hearings, the burden of proof rests on the driver.

After the hearing, the hearing officer will present their decision. Ultimately, the hearing officer may deny the request for reinstatement or grant a Restricted Driver’s Permit (RDP). The officer will present the decision in the form of a detailed written order, which is appealable to the circuit court.

You may seek the assistance of counsel throughout the driver’s license reinstatement process. At DGAA Law LLC, our attorneys understand the complexities of the law and the reinstatement process. We will be an invaluable ally while you proceed through the driver’s license reinstatement process.

Reliable Support From Skilled Chicago Attorneys

If your driver’s license has been suspended or revoked, it is important that you consult with an attorney right away. Call Drost, Gilbert, Andrew & Apicella, LLC - DGAA Law LLC. Our experienced lawyers have over 100 years of collective experience, and we'll aggressively pursue your cause.

You can count on us to fight until your driving privileges are reinstated. We work with clients all throughout the Chicagoland area including Joliet, Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, Palatine, Inverness, Schaumburg, and Barrington, IL. Our office is located conveniently in Cook County.