IL SECRETARY OF STATE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

The IL Secretary of State Department of Administrative Hearings conducts hearings for drivers seeking reinstatement of driving privileges that have been suspended or revoked due to driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol /other drugs as well as other offenses that impact your driving privileges.

If your license was suspended, you temporarily lose your driving privileges for a designated period of time or until you meet certain reinstatement requirements.   

If your license was  revoked, your driving privileges are taken away indefinitely and you are required to have a hearing to apply for driving relief.

There are two types of hearings:  Informal and Formal.  

1. An informal hearing is required for a driver whose driving privileges have been suspended or revoked for an offense not involving a fatality or for a single DUI disposition. Held on a walk-in basis and typically allowed if you have one DUI arrest that resulted in or was reported as a conviction.  
2. A formal hearing must be requested in writing, and is required for a driver whose privileges have been suspended or revoked for: an offense(s) involving a fatality / great bodily harm or multiple DUI dispositions. 

Use this link for more information about formal and informal hearings. 

If you have been convicted of a reckless homicide, there are specific procedures that must be followed in order to apply for a hearing to reinstate your driving privileges. 

It is your right to hire legal representation if you choose to do so.  We have worked with many highly qualified and experienced attorneys that specialize in DUI Law and Secretary of State Hearings.  They have a proven history of positive outcomes for their clients due to their proficiency in the complexities of DUI law and the intricacies of the process.  We would be happy to offer you a referral.