Michigan Driver’s License Restoration
Is your license “revoked” as a result of 2 or more drinking/driving related convictions within a 7-year time period? If so, you should call Bales & Rubin, PLLC to take advantage of a free consultation. If possible, you should have a copy of your “Master Driving Record” nearby so that we can verify your eligibility for the driver’s license restoration process.
Process
Driver’s license restoration appeals are handled by the Michigan Department of State – Office of Hearing and Administrative Oversight (“OHAO”). Through the years, we have found that the process of regaining driving privileges is not that complicated or complex; however, if you are not familiar with the process, or you think it is a good idea to take legal advice from family/friends who think they are “in the know,” please consider that there are many potential pitfalls to stumble upon during the appeal process. Bales & Rubin, PLLC is not only familiar with the process, we are experts in this area of the law. We have literally done hundreds and hundreds of successful appeals.
If eligible for an appeal, we will carefully lay out a detailed game plan for putting your written materials together. The written components of a successful appeal are not complicated – an accurate request for hearing (SOS-257/258), character letters, drug screen, substance use evaluation (and supporting diagnostic documentation), proof of support, and other supporting evidence. Although relatively straightforward, we witness time and time again that Petitioners underestimate or misinterpret the information that OHAO needs in the form of written materials. Often times, a Petitioner has already blown their appeal chances prior to even walking through the door to present evidence/testimony at a hearing. On the other hand, if properly represented, a Petitioner will have all of their “T’s crossed and I’s dotted.” Once gathered, the attorneys at Bales & Rubin PLLC will make sure that your written materials are completely in order prior to submitting your appeal thought the MDOS Driver Appeal Integrated System.
Getting You Back on the Road
Once your written materials are submitted and a hearing is scheduled, we will set you up with an appointment to go over the hearing process and carefully prepare you for your time before the hearing officer. Again, like the written materials, the hearing itself is not that complicated; however, we often find that unrepresented petitioners completely miss the mark when presenting the necessary evidence to the hearing officer simply because they have no idea what should be presented. After doing hundreds of appeals, Bales & Rubin, PLLC knows all of the questions that will be asked, the information/testimony that the OHAO needs to have, and the pitfalls to stay clear of during the hearing.
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