License Restoration

What is the difference between a Suspension and a Revocation? A suspension is for a pre-determined amount of time and the license is reinstated with fees. A Revocation is complete termination of driving privileges, and an appeal process must be initiated with the State. The Driving License cannot be restored until a well-trained hearing officer (a/k/a administrative  judge) approves the Petition, which should be prepared and submitted by a licensed attorney using specialized forms and requirements of application.

Prevailing at the Appeal Hearing is much more complex than one would anticipate. If denied by the Hearing Officer (Basically Administrative Judges), you may not re-apply for one year.

Most Common Reason for Revocation: Driving Under the Influence, Operating While Intoxicated, Operating While Visibly Intoxicated, and/or Operation Under the Influence of Drugs (“DUI” – “OWI” – “OWVI” – OUID) - Two or more are considered "habitual” and the driver’s license is “revoked” indefinitely. Unlike criminal proceedings, (innocent until proven guilty) the burden of proof falls on the Petitioner, not the State. You must provide clear and convincing evidence that you no longer abuse alcohol or drugs. You must prove that your likelihood of relapse is low.

Other Reasons for Revocation: Michigan has laws and rules that terminate a driver’s license for any of several maladies, medical conditions, drunk driving convictions, failure to comply with judgments, certain criminal convictions, and drug offenses.  

What to do:

Expert Legal Help Increases Your Chance of Success at a Driver’s License Appeal Hearing. You should consult with an experienced Traffic Attorney before attempting to Petition the Secretary of State’s Administrative Hearing Section (AHS) – (Formally known as DAAD “Driver’s Assessment Appeal Division” which was formally known as DLAD “Driver’s License Appeal Division”.)

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We can get your revoked license reinstated through administrative or judicial procedures.  Call us at 586-755-2900.