Driver's License Suspension

Driver's License Suspension Hearings in Virginia

The Commonwealth of Virginia recognizes that Virginians hold their driving privileges near and dear to their hearts. The Department of Motor Vehicles may suspend or revoke driver's licenses for a number of reasons and for varying periods of time. Depending on the circumstances and the length of the suspension, it may well be worth the time and effort to challenge the suspension via a formal hearing — either at the DMV or the local court.

A Suspended Driver's License May Be Successfully Challenged

At the Fairfax County law firm of Hale Carlson Baumgartner, PLC, our attorneys are available to help Northern Virginia drivers who find themselves facing driver's license suspension. With careful and attentive help from experienced local attorneys, you may be able to keep your driving privileges, lessen the time of suspension or apply successfully for a restricted license that allows you to travel to work, your child's school or other necessary destinations.

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Take Quick Action if Your License Is Suspended: Especially in cases where your license has been suspended due to a DUI arrest, it is very important to take quick action to request a hearing. The hearing must be requested within a short period of time after the arrest, and your DUI defense lawyer may use the DMV hearing as an opportunity to learn valuable information that may help with the criminal DUI case.

Common Reasons for Driver's License Suspension in Virginia

The DMV may suspend driving privileges for any number of reasons, many of which come as a surprise to Virginia drivers. Common reasons for driver's license suspension include:

• DUI arrest
• An arrest for driving with a suspended license
• Failure to pay traffic fines or court costs within 10 or 15 days
• Delinquency in child support payments by three months or $5,000
• Driving without insurance
• Conviction for failing to pay for a gas purchase
• Driving without a license
• Conviction for making a bomb threat
• Multiple traffic tickets resulting in 18 or more traffic points in a one-year period of 24 points in a two-year period

Consult a Lawyer About Your Driver's License Suspension

You don't have to accept suspension of your driver's license without fighting back. The dangers of driving with a suspended license may be greater than the cost of consulting an attorney about legal options to restore your driving privileges.

To make an appointment with a lawyer at Hale Carlson Baumgartner, PLC, call 703-962-1164 or contact us online. We offer free 30 minute consultations.