OUR SERVICES
Driver's License Restoration
If you have a revoked license for multiple drunk driving offenses or have recently been denied restoration of your license, you need an experienced attorney in conducting your hearing before the Administrative Hearings Section. Our attorneys at Broadrick Law, PLLC not only prepare you for the hearing but also assists you with the preparation of letters and the substance abuse evaluation. The key to success is proper preparation and careful review of submitted evidence from any prior hearings. At Broadrick Law, PLLC we understand how important driving privileges are in Michigan and we are very successful with getting our clients back on the road.
Understanding the Process
The reason most people are not successful in obtaining their license the first time in front of the Administrative Hearings Section is because they do not understand the process and what is expected from them. A hearing officer cannot order that you be granted a license unless you can prove by clear and convincing evidence:
i. That your alcohol or substance abuse problems are under control and likely to remain under control.
ii. That the risk of you repeating your past abusive behavior is a low or minimal risk.
iii. That the risk of you repeating the act of operating a motor vehicle while impaired by, or under the influence of, alcohol or controlled substances or a combination of alcohol and a controlled substance is a low or minimal risk.
iv. That you have the ability and motivation to drive safely and within the law. This is a very tough burden to meet and people believe that they can do it without an experienced attorney, only to be denied and then have to wait a full year before they can re-apply. The ONLY way to ensure success is to retain an attorney who thoroughly knows the process which greatly increases your likelihood for restoring your driving privileges.
Review and Determine Eligibility
The process begins by reviewing your driving record to determine your eligibility and conviction history. At this time, we will also engage in an extensive review of your personal history and provide a detailed overview of the process.
Substance Abuse Evaluation
You will be referred to the appropriate substance abuse evaluator for an evaluation and drug screen. Once the evaluation is completed, we review it for accuracy and completeness with you prior to submission to the State. After submission it takes an average of six weeks to receive the hearing date. During that six weeks we assist the client in development and preparation and review of the required three to six letters from close friends and family documenting sobriety.
Hearing Preparation
Prior to the hearing we prepare the client with a mock hearing where we review all anticipated questions and ensure the client knows exactly what to expect.
100% Success Rate since 2017.
Driver's License Appeals to Circuit Court
If you lost your Michigan driver’s license appeal at the Administrative Hearing, you may be able to appeal your driver’s license denial to the circuit court. Many times people choose to represent themselves at the hearing and make mistakes that could have been easily avoided. Moreover, your license denial may be the result of hiring a lawyer that does not specialize in driver's license restoration, so It is of paramount importance that you hire a lawyer with driver’s license appeal expertise.
When you lose your Administrative Hearing, the Secretary of State requires you to wait one year before you can file for another hearing. However, Under MCL 257.323(4), license revocations can be set aside by the Circuit Court if the your substantial rights had been prejudiced. You only have 63 days following your denial to appeal so time is of the essence.
In order to successfully appeal your Michigan driver’s license denial to circuit court, you must show that the hearing officer made a mistake. While most of the hearing officers are very thorough, a denial order will often contain errors that warrant relief. This means that the hearing officer made a mistake that should allow the circuit court to reverse your Michigan driver’s license denial. At Broadrick Law, PLLC, we see errors in denial orders quite frequently and have been very successful in re-gaining our clients their driving privileges following a circuit court appeal.
If you have been to an Administrative Hearing and lost, either alone or with an attorney, you can see that restoring your driver’s license is not an easy matter. In order to ensure your best chance at appealing your denial, consult with the expert driver’s license restoration lawyers at Broadrick Law, PLLC.
Criminal Defense
We handle all Civil Infractions., Misdemeanors and Felonies. If you are facing a criminal charge it is vital that you begin to work immediately with a skilled and experienced lawyer. Defending criminal accusations in Michigan can be a complex process and takes a great deal of time and expertise. If you have been arrested for a crime or fear you may be under investigation, call us to find out how we can help.
