You can request a DMV hearing by mail, phone, fax, or online. You have 15 days from the date you were served noticed to request a hearing, per the Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS). If you submit your request after this period, it will likely be denied. From there, the suspension of your license…
Do You Need a Lawyer for a DMV Hearing?
While you do not need a lawyer for a DMV hearing, retaining one can give you peace of mind. The Texas Department of Public Safety will have legal representation protecting their best interests—you have a right to have a criminal defense lawyer on your side to do the same. The temporary permit you received as…
What Happens at a DMV Hearing?
A DMV hearing, also called an administrative license revocation (ALR) hearing, actually does not happen at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). In Texas, the Department of Public Safety (TxDPS), performs many of the functions that the DMV does in many other states. The TxDPS handles driver’s license applications, testing, suspensions, revocations, and issues licenses.…