Orange County DMV Hearing Lawyers
Drivers License Suspension
Driving is a privilege, but in many parts of California, it can seem more like a necessity. Without a driver's license, most of us would have to radically change everything in our lives -- the way we work, care for our families, worship and socialize. The California Department of Motor Vehicles has the power to suspend and revoke driver's licenses because of a medical condition, failure to appear in court, a DUI or several other administrative and criminal violations. Fortunately, the DMV is also legally required to provide you with an administrative hearing before it may take away your license. Too many drivers don't realize they can contest a suspension -- or that they have as few as ten days in which to do it.
People who've been arrested for a DUI in Orange County, California actually have two cases: A criminal trial and an administrative hearing on their driver's license suspension at the DMV. After a DUI arrest, your driver's license will be suspended automatically; you have just ten days to appeal that suspension, or your license will be suspended for at least four months. If it's a repeat DUI or you're under 21, the suspension time may be much higher. At this hearing, the DMV doesn't care if you were actually intoxicated or whether you're guilty; they only want to determine whether you were driving with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more. We can help you show that you don't deserve a license suspension, separately or in tandem with any criminal case you may face.
The experienced Orange County DMV hearing lawyers at Takakjian & Sitkoff can help. Whether your license suspension is for epilepsy, dementia, alcohol-related violations, too many points, a bench warrant or any other reason, you are legally entitled to fight a license suspension, revocation or restriction. As criminal law and DUI experts, we've defended hundreds of people in DMV hearings; we understand what the administrator is looking for and what arguments to make. And we know what steps we need to take to protect your rights, your independence and your ability to keep living a normal life.
Takakjian & Sitkoff is a CA criminal defense law firm with a unique edge: Every one of our partners is a former Orange County County deputy district attorney, and each one has additional qualifications that puts us head and shoulders above other defense firms. Attorney Paul Takakjian is a State Bar-certified criminal law specialist and attorney Steve Sitkoff is a former Superior Court Commissioner. Our experience on the other side of the table gives us an intimate knowledge of how law enforcement and prosecutors build cases -- knowledge that gives your defense a winning edge. We know the judges and prosecutors in Orange County, and we know where to look for errors and omissions in your case that can set you free. That knowledge is reflected in our record of successes, which includes license reinstatements for people throughout Southern California.
A driver's license may not be a right, but without one, you face the loss of your job, your income and your independence. Don't let it go without a fight. Call the Orange County DUI drivers license suspension lawyers at Takakjian & Sitkoff today.
Takakjian & Sitkoff has an outstanding reputation for getting our clients superior results using the expertise, experience and knowledge of our Orange County DMV hearing attorneys and staff. We offer reasonable fees and have offices conveniently located throughout California.
