Bridgeview Attorney for Driver’s License Revocation Cases 

Illinois lawyer fighting to restore your driving privileges

Having a driver’s license revoked in Illinois can lead to a host of problems. Getting to work, going to medical appointments and running errands, among other things, can become much more difficult. When you have lost your license, Skinner Law Firm, P.C. in Bridgeview, will advise you of ways you might be able to have your driving privileges restored.    

Facing a driver’s license revocation

A license revocation means that your permission to operate a motor vehicle has been withdrawn by state authorities. When your license is revoked, there is no guarantee you will be able to get it back, making revocation more serious than suspension, which lasts for a specific time period. To drive again legally following a revocation, you will have to have your license reinstated. Our traffic violations lawyer can guide you through the complicated application process, giving you the best chance to regain your authorization to operate a vehicle.   

Understanding the revocation of driving privileges

Driving privileges can be revoked for various reasons, including a second-offense DUI conviction, leaving an accident scene where someone was injured or killed, or having numerous traffic violations and a high number of points on your driving record. In addition to being unable to use your vehicle, you can face legal, financial and personal consequences that include:  

• Having a criminal record 

• Paying substantial fines and license reinstatement fees

• Having to complete mandatory traffic/driving courses and evaluations

• Increased insurance rates

• Employment challenges due to background checks and lack of transportation

• Reputational damage

Whatever the reason you have lost driving privileges, you can rely on us to protect your rights and interests in pursuit of a favorable outcome. We can help you whether your standard license or commercial driver’s license was revoked.    

Navigating a ban from driving

The process of having a driver’s license reinstated can seem stressful and complicated. When you can pursue reinstatement depends on the offense that led to revocation; it may be one or 10 years since the offense before you are eligible for reinstatement. Once that date arrives, some of the requirements that need to be satisfied include the following:  

• Completing required evaluations and programs, including alcohol/drug evaluations/programs in DUI cases

• Obtaining SR‑22 financial responsibility insurance, which is required for drivers with revocations

• Requesting and attending a hearing with a Secretary of State hearing officer, in which you must convince the officer that restoring your privileges will not endanger public safety

• Passing the driver’s license written, vision and driving exams

• Paying the reinstatement fee, which is currently $500

We will guide you through the steps to ensure they are properly accomplished.    

Know your rights as a driver in Illinois

You have rights when your license is in danger of being revoked. Our law firm will examine your case to identify the best potential defense. No matter what your purported offense entails, you have the right to a fair process, which includes clear information about your case and the ability to retain legal representation. With some exceptions, you have the right to receive notice of revocation and to attend a hearing where you can present evidence and have witnesses testify on your behalf. If you disagree with the decision, you may have the right to appeal. You also have the right to apply for reinstatement once you have met the applicable requirements. These rights help balance the state’s interest in road safety with your right to due process.

Contact an attorney experienced in Illinois traffic law when your license is revoked

At Skinner Law Firm, P.C. in Bridgeview, we knowledgably assist clients in the Cook County area who are looking to have their Illinois driver’s licenses restored following revocation. To schedule a free consultation with an experienced lawyer, please call 312-635-6459 or contact us online.