San Diego DMV License Suspension Attorneys

If you were arrested for a DUI in San Diego, you may remember receiving a pink DMV form when you were released by law enforcement. That form may not have seemed important after the stress and upheaval of a drunk-driving arrest -- but if you want to keep your driver’s license, it’s crucial to read it. San Diegans accused of intoxicated driving for the first time are subject to an automatic four-month license suspension (one year if you were under 21 or refused a BAC test), unless they ask the DMV for a license suspension hearing. You have just ten days to ask the DMV for this hearing or your license will be suspended, starting 30 days after your arrest. Because many people don’t realize this deadline is so short, they miss the chance to fight for their licenses.

Wallin & Klarich can help. We defend hundreds of clients each year who face both DUI criminal charges and administrative per se hearings at the DMV. These are separate matters; winning or losing one won’t affect whether you win the other. However, the same defenses frequently apply to both. For example, Wallin & Klarich can argue at your DMV hearing that the officer’s original traffic stop was unlawful, so the evidence from it should be thrown out. Our San Diego drivers license suspension attorneys will coordinate your defense in both cases and work hard to avoid the loss of your driving privileges or a DUI conviction.

Even if you miss the deadline to request a DMV hearing, Wallin & Klarich can still limit the damage caused by the loss of your driver’s license. After a mandatory 30 days of the suspension, we can help you apply for a special temporary restricted license. This gets you back on the road for the rest of your suspension, but only to drive to work and court-ordered DUI classes.

Sometimes, the DMV suspends your license for reasons other than a DUI. You may be automatically suspended if you have too many points on your license, fail to appear in court, drive without insurance or are accused of certain other traffic violations or misdemeanors. However, you’re still legally entitled to request an administrative hearing whenever your license may be suspended. Wallin & Klarich will aggressively defend you and your right to drive at this hearing and in any underlying civil or criminal matter.

Losing your driving privilege isn’t just a nuisance. It can threaten your job and cause serious trouble at home, as well as taking away your self-reliance. If your license is suspended, the DMV doesn’t care if you need to drive to find a job, take your kids to school or perform other essential tasks -- driving is still illegal, and getting around San Diego County on foot just isn’t an option for many people. If you’re facing the loss of your driver’s license, there’s too much at stake to go it alone. You should call Wallin & Klarich as soon as possible for help protecting your license, your job and your independence.

At Wallin & Klarich, we approach each case with the belief that we could easily be defending one of our own family members. After more than 30 years of practicing defense law in Southern California, we understand that losing your license can be catastrophic and stressful. That’s why we’re committed to always being there for our clients: 24 hours a day, seven days a week and each day of the year. And we always offer free consultations, so there’s no risk in discussing your case with one of our experienced DMV hearing defense lawyers. To schedule a free evaluation of your case, contact Wallin & Klarich through our confidential online consultation form or call 1-877-230-1529. We promise to be there when you call.

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