Department of Licensing (DOL)

Call Seattle DUI Lawyer, Nate Webb - Don't hesitate if you have been charged with DUI, as you only have 20 days to request a hearing to avoid any possible license suspension. Failure to request a hearing will result in the automatic suspension of your license for at least 90 days on your first offense. The officer who arrested you should have provided you with the necessary hearing request form. If you don't have that form download it here (PDF) and fill it out immediately. Then contact, Seattle DUI Attorney, Nathan Webb and proceed with all of the critical next steps, especially if you hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

For those drivers holding a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), it is imperative to know that the PENALTIES assessed for a first offense criminal DUI conviction (or administrative finding of DUI), whether the driver is operating their Commercial Vehicle or not, is a ONE YEAR license suspension, not 90 days as the warnings presented at the time of arrest lead them to believe. It is absolutely urgent that you call and speak with one of the best DUI attorneys in the State if you have been arrested for DUI and hold a CDL!

Two Tracks in DUI

Every Seattle DUI Lawyer will tell you that each DUI holds within two tracks...

(1) Criminal track - which begins when you are formally charged at an arraignment (this can occur long after your arrest)

(2) Civil (administrative) track - which begins on the date of your arrest. You must request a hearing with the DOL (Department of Licensing) or your license will be automatically suspended, even if your criminal matter is resolved.

Failure to request a hearing WILL result in the suspension of your license!
Don't let your privilege to drive be taken without a fight! You will also be required to have SR-22 (high-risk) insurance to reinstate your license. Experienced DUI Defense Attorneys, such as Nate Webb, can assist you with this process.

Our Seattle DUI Lawyers handle your Administrative hearings

We handle your administrative (DOL) hearing at our office - it is a telephonic hearing which does not require your presence. You need a Seattle DUI attorney who understands the issues involved in these hearings so that you can fight any license suspension. See our results page for some DOL hearing results.

Possible ways to avoid license suspensions include:

Officer was not certified to operate/administer BAC Datamaster
Officer had no basis for stopping your vehicle
You were not properly read your Implied Consent Warnings
Officer failed to adhere to the protocol outlined in the WAC (Washington Administrative Code) for administering the BAC
There was no probable cause for your arrest
Missing information in report
Officer failed to sign report

Let our Seattle DUI Attorneys help you with this daunting task, as a license suspension is inevitable if you fail to request a hearing, EVEN IF YOUR DUI IS DISMISSED IN THE CRIMINAL TRACK!!!