New legal guide helps Illinois drivers regain licenses cost-effectively
This step-by-step guide combines the knowledge and experience of a 30-strong team of attorneys and legal professionals who have helped hundreds of Illinois residents get back on the road after having their license revoked — sometimes for years or even decades.
"I talk to people all the time who have gone 20, even 30, years without a license," says Derek Martin, Partner and Co-Founder of the firm. "And we get why. The whole process poses a lot of questions with very few answers, and it's usually a lot easier to put it off. For less than the cost of lunch, we give people the answers they need. We've held nothing back."
Demystifying Driver Revocation in Illinois
In Illinois, driving is considered a privilege, not a right. This key distinction means the Secretary of State can take away a driver's license if they pose a threat to public safety.
This can happen in many situations, including accumulating too many traffic violations, committing a serious offense, or neglecting financial responsibilities, such as failing to pay child support.
Just as the Secretary of State can take away someone's license, they can give it back. But the process can be complicated. You'll have to attend a formal or an informal hearing, answer questions, and prove you won't threaten public safety if your driving privileges are reinstated. You might also need to meet additional requirements, such as completing a treatment program and drug and alcohol evaluation, and getting high-risk insurance.
But before you can even consider attending a hearing to get your license back, you must be eligible.
What many people don't realize is that the Secretary of State will let you go through the entire process of gathering evidence and attending a hearing even if you're not legally eligible.
By following the advice given in How to Get Your License Back, you can avoid the stress and wasted time of attending a reinstatement hearing when the only possible outcome is that your request will be denied.
The book covers every aspect of license reinstatement in Illinois, sharing all the secrets and tips from attorneys who exclusively deal with driving issues:
How to determine if you're eligible (and alternatives for if you're not)
How to get a copy of your driving abstract and step-by-step instructions on how to read it
An in-depth explanation of the different types of hearings... and which is right for you
The exact questions the Secretary of State will ask you (and how to answer them)
How all those old tickets from back in the day can influence the Secretary of State's decision, and how to clean them up before your hearing.
More Than an Inconvenience
Having your license revoked can affect a person's entire life. For many, driving is essential for employment. Public transport and ridesharing services can be a short-term fix, but they're not financially sustainable in the long run. Public transport isn't even an option for those who transport tools or work across multiple locations.
Then, there's the strain on family relationships. What begins as a spouse or older child being happy to help out turns into you becoming a burden.
Derek continues, "Many clients tell us about the strain their license revocation has placed on their spouses, children, or other family members who have been tasked with driving them everywhere. Over time, this can cause tension and resentment within a household. For many people, this is a key motivator to start the process of getting their license back.
"With this book, we're putting the power back in drivers' hands so they can get their licenses back — without the cost of hiring a lawyer."
How to Get Your License Back After DUIs is available now through the Driver Defense Team website at http://ddt.driverdefenseteam.com/ebook for $7.00.
About Driver Defense Team
Driver Defense Team is the go-to firm for Chicagoland drivers facing traffic and license issues. With thousands of 5-star reviews and a client-satisfaction guarantee, the firm has helped thousands of Illinois residents with license reinstatement, DUI defense, CDL issues, and more across Cook, Lake, DuPage, and Kane County.
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