When you are trying to have your driver’s license reinstated after a DUI revocation, you may be asked to attend either a formal or informal hearing. If you have had multiple DUIs or injured someone during your first DUI, you will probably have to go through a formal hearing. However, if you have only had one uncomplicated DUI, you might qualify for an informal hearing. If you qualify for an informal hearing, you will only need to go to a Secretary of State Driver Services office where hearing officers are located. You do not need an appointment, but you do need to be well-prepared. An experienced Joliet, IL driver’s license reinstatement attorney should always help you prepare for an informal hearing.
What Happens at an Informal Driver’s License Reinstatement Hearing?
What exactly will happen and what types of questions you need to be ready to answer depends on the specific facts and circumstances of your case and whether you are asking for full reinstatement or a restricted permit. These hearings can be quick and straightforward in simple cases or more complex if your case has an unusual or complicated fact pattern.