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Orange County DMV Hearing Lawyer Certified Specialist in Criminal Law

Orange County DMV Hearing Lawyer

DMV Hearing Attorney In Orange County, CA

When faced with DUI charges after an arrest in Orange County, it is essential that you schedule a DMV hearing—and do it soon. You only have 10 days to request the administrative hearing to try to save your driver’s license from automatic suspension. For example, underaged drivers who were arrested with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of just 0.01 will have their license automatically suspended for one year unless they can intervene with a successful DMV hearing.

Any administrative hearing with the DMV is completely separate from a criminal court case. It is strictly focused on whether or not you will get to keep your license or if it will be suspended. Since it is not a criminal case, the hearing administrators can use any logic they want to reach a decision.

Make certain you are ready to answer any questions correctly at your DMV hearing in Orange County by letting The Law Office of Jacqueline Goodman act on your behalf. She can stand with you at your DMV hearing, answering all questions, challenging any unfair counterpoints, and working towards the protection of your driver’s license. When you simply cannot afford to lose your driving privilege, you need to get an attorney like Jacqueline in your corner.

To retain Attorney Jacqueline Goodman for your hearing, call (657) 571-2266



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What Will Happen if I Do Not Attend the Hearing?

If you choose not to schedule a DMV Hearing, you may face the following actions from the DMV:

  • For a first DUI, your license will be suspended for 4 months at least.
  • For a second or subsequent DUI was committed within 10 months of your first, your license will be suspended for one year at least.

The consequences also apply for those that attend the hearing but are unable to get their license suspension lifted or blocked. Furthermore, during your DMV hearing, you can argue for a restricted license to drive to work and other specific places designated by a DMV field office. It all comes down to how well you present your argument, which is why counting on a reliable Orange County DMV hearing lawyer like Attorney Goodman is so crucial.

Representation You Need to Keep Your License

When you work with Attorney Goodman, you can feel confident knowing that you have an advocate who is a 10.0 “Superb” rated lawyer on Avvo assisting you. She has also been featured on various news platforms for her knowledge of criminal law and DUI defense casework. Attorney Goodman understands that bad things happen to good people and will work relentlessly to protect your driving privilege when it hangs in the balance.

Discuss how to keep your license in a DMV hearing by contacting her firm in Orange County today.



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