Orange County DMV License Suspension Attorneys

Unlike most Californians charged with a crime, those arrested for driving under the influence actually face two separate legal cases. In our state, anyone arrested for a DUI is subject to an automatic driver’s license suspension of at least four months, which can be crippling in car-loving Orange County. You can fight it, but you’ll need to request an administrative hearing from the DMV -- a case that’s completely separate from your criminal DUI proceedings. Worse, you have just ten days from your release from prison to make that request, or you won’t be able to fight your license suspension at all. You have the right to representation from a defense lawyer at this hearing -- if you request it in time. Thousands of Californians lose their licenses each year because they didn’t realize this deadline was so short.

Wallin & Klarich can help. As experienced Orange County DUI defense lawyers, we’ve successfully helped hundreds of clients avoid losing their licenses at DMV hearings. Even though the criminal and DMV proceedings are separate and don’t affect one another, they use the same evidence -- so we can often use the same defenses for both. For example, if you had any of the hundreds of circumstances in your case that can throw off a breath test, our experienced Orange County DUI attorneys may be able to prove that your test was so unreliable that the results can’t be used as evidence against you. We will coordinate your defense in both your criminal and administrative cases, working hard to allow you to avoid both a DUI conviction and the loss of your license.

If you’ve already lost this hearing or missed the deadline to request it, Wallin & Klarich may still be able to help. California requires that you complete at least 30 days of your license suspension, but after that, you’re eligible for a temporary restricted license. This license allows you to drive only to work and to your court-mandated alcohol classes -- but for clients whose jobs are on the line because they can’t drive, that’s a relief. Remember, the penalties for driving on a suspended license include jail time and police impoundment of your vehicle.

The DMV may also suspend your driver’s license for reasons that aren’t related to intoxicated driving. California allows a license suspension for a variety of criminal and civil infractions, including medical problems, failure to pay child support and too many outstanding tickets. But just like a DUI suspension, you’re legally entitled to a hearing for any of these suspensions. Wallin & Klarich can defend your driving privileges at this hearing and help with any underlying criminal, civil or traffic matter.

DMV License Suspension Lawyers With Experience

At Wallin & Klarich, we approach each case with the belief that we could easily be defending one of our own family members. After more than 30 years of practicing defense law in Southern California, we understand that losing your license can be catastrophic and stressful. That’s why we’re committed to always being there for our clients: 24 hours a day, seven days a week and each day of the year. And we always offer free consultations, so there’s no risk in discussing your case with one of our experienced Orange County DMV hearing defense lawyers. To schedule a free evaluation of your case, contact Wallin & Klarich through our confidential online consultation form or call 1-877-680-8173. We promise to be there when you call.

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