When a person faces driver’s license revocation in Michigan after a DUI or some other criminal conviction, it isn’t easy to regain the ability to drive. In Ann Arbor and statewide, driver’s license reinstatement is handled by the Driver Assessment Appeal Division (DAAD), and anyone who seeks to regain a restricted or full license after a revocation has to win a DAAD hearing. The help of an experienced driver’s license reinstatement attorney can be critically important throughout the DAAD hearings process, as you gather the necessary supporting documents needed to prove your sobriety and convince the hearings judges that you deserve your license back. Our lawyers know what it takes to help you win and we are available 24/7 to begin fighting with you or your loved one as you attempt to regain your driving privileges.
Work with our highly talented team now to receive premier level defense throughout every stage of your case. Nationally recognized trial attorney Scott Grabel has dedicated over a decade to protecting the driving privileges of clients in Ann Arbor and throughout Washtenaw County, and is respected as a leader in driver’s license reinstatement representation. Contact our team now to speak with Mr. Grabel or another member of our team and find out more about the DAAD hearing process. We can guide you through the best next steps to take in your case and set you up for success no matter what the specifics of your situation might be.
The first step you want to take when attempting to appeal a driver’s license revocation is contacting an experienced attorney who can help you comply with the requirements and time limits set out in DAAD cases. You will need to be able to provide documentation that proves your sobriety, which may take some time to gather, and it is critical that you work with an attorney who can help you plan a timeline accordingly. In addition to support letters that confirm you have remained sober for at least a year, you will need to get a substance abuse evaluation performed, show proof that you have attended AA or other sobriety meetings, and perhaps gather other evidence you believe would be helpful to the DAAD hearings officers who will decide your case. When you get a substance abuse evaluation, you can officially begin the hearings process by mailing it along with a DAAD hearing request to the Michigan Department of State Administrative Hearings Section, which handles driver’s license reinstatement appeals.
The most time-consuming portion of your preparation will likely be obtaining letters of support from friends, support group leaders, pastors, family members, and others. Let our Ann Arbor driver’s license reinstatement lawyers guide you through the steps you need to take to fight for your freedom. We are available 24/7 to provide a free initial case consultation and are committed to doing whatever it takes to protect you.
The DAAD officer will be looking for definitive proof that you have been able to stay sober and that you will likely be able to continue that if you are given your license back. It is critically important that you are able to show you have been totally sober for at least 12 months before your hearing. Our attorneys can work with you to put together the proof necessary to convince the hearings officer you deserve your license back, and will guide you through everything that you need to do to win an Ann Arbor DAAD/DLAD hearing.
Our attorneys are dedicated to providing comprehensive criminal defense representation, meaning that we are available to handle every detail of your case as you progress throughout the reinstatement process. From filing paperwork on time to gathering evidence needed, and ultimately actually representing you in a DAAD hearing, our attorneys will be with you every step of the way until you are able to legally drive once again. Get in touch with our team as soon as possible so that we can have ample time to prepare you to fight for your freedom.
Contact our team right now for a free initial case consultation. We can be reached toll free at 1-800-342-7896, or online through the contact form. Let us fight with you and for you as you work to get your driver’s license back.