Metro Detroit license restoration lawyers
Get back on the road.
Has your Michigan driver's license been suspended because of too many points, or revoked after multiple drunk driving arrests? Every license case is unique, and we take the proper steps to get you driving again, legally.
The reality
Losing your license costs more than driving.
Work, kids, groceries, court dates. In Metro Detroit there's no real alternative to driving, which is why so many people keep driving on a suspended license and turn one problem into two. If that's already happened, our post on driving while license suspended in Michigan explains what you're facing and how to stop the snowball.
The path back depends on how you lost the license. A suspension over points or tickets is a different problem from a revocation after multiple OWI convictions, and the worst thing you can do in either case is guess. We start every restoration case by pulling your driving record and telling you exactly where you stand.
Restoration hearings
Hearings are won on preparation.
If your license was revoked for repeat drunk driving, getting it back means a hearing before the Michigan Secretary of State, where you carry the burden of proof by clear and convincing evidence. That file has to be built properly:
- A current substance use evaluation that says the right things, credibly
- Documented sobriety, typically a year or more
- Community support letters that are specific, consistent, and notarized
- Testimony prepared for the questions hearing officers actually ask
- A plan for the ignition interlock and restricted license phase
A denial generally means waiting before you can try again, so it pays to do this once and do it right. The full process is laid out in our guide to getting your Michigan license back.
Common questions
License questions, answered.
How long until I can get my Michigan license back?
It depends on why you lost it. A revocation after multiple drunk driving convictions means waiting out the revocation period, then proving your case at a Secretary of State hearing. A suspension over points or unpaid matters can often be resolved sooner. We'll map your specific path in a free consultation.
Do I need a lawyer for a license restoration hearing?
It's not required, but the hearing has a high standard of proof and strict documentation requirements, and a denial generally means waiting before you can try again. Most people who lose do so on preparation, not on the merits. We build the file so you only have to do this once.
What do I have to prove to win restoration?
In drunk driving revocation cases, that your substance use problem is under control and likely to stay that way, by clear and convincing evidence. That means a current substance use evaluation, documented sobriety, support letters, and testimony that holds up under questioning. Our restoration process guide walks through each piece.
Free consultation
Ready to drive again?
Contact us today and provide as much information as possible. We'll pull your record, explain your path back, and quote the cost up front.