⚠️ You may only have 10 days from the date of your DUI arrest to request a DMV hearing before an automatic license suspension.
Protect Your License
After a DUI Arrest
If you were recently arrested for a DUI in California, you may only have 10 days from the date of arrest to request a DMV hearing and help prevent an automatic suspension of your driver's license.
How We Help With the DMV Hearing Process
At DUI-Help.org, we help drivers through the DMV administrative hearing process by providing comprehensive support at every step.
Requesting DMV Hearings
We handle the hearing request before the critical 10-day deadline.
Reviewing Discovery Documents
We review 30-50+ pages of DMV and law enforcement documents.
Preparing Hearing Materials
We prepare defense materials based on the evidence in your case.
Hearing Representation
Our advocate can represent you at the DMV hearing on your behalf.
Reinstatement Guidance
We help you understand license reinstatement requirements.
Client Portal Updates
Track your case, upload documents, and receive updates online.
What Is a DMV Hearing?
A DMV Administrative Per Se (APS) Hearing is separate from your criminal court case. The purpose of the hearing is for the DMV to determine:
- Whether the officer had reasonable cause for the stop
- Whether the arrest was lawful
- Whether the driver was operating a vehicle with a BAC of 0.08% or higher
If successful, the DMV suspension may be set aside.
Why Fast Action Matters
If a DMV hearing is not requested within 10 days of the arrest, the DMV may automatically suspend your driving privilege.
In many cases, requesting a hearing may also allow you to continue driving temporarily while waiting for the hearing date.
Request My Hearing Now →Why Handling a DMV Hearing Yourself Can Be Difficult
Many drivers consider representing themselves to save money — but most don't realize how much preparation, review, and understanding of DMV procedures may be involved.
✕ Doing It Yourself May Require:
- •Reviewing 30–50+ pages of DMV and law enforcement discovery documents
- •Understanding police reports and chemical test records
- •Reviewing bodycam or dashcam footage that may contain hours of video
- •Identifying inconsistencies or procedural issues
- •Understanding DMV hearing procedures and timelines
- •Preparing arguments and objections
- •Communicating with DMV hearing officers
- •Tracking hearing dates, continuances, and document deadlines
For many people, reviewing and understanding all of this can take several hours — especially while dealing with work, family, and the stress of a DUI arrest.
✓ Our Team Helps With:
- Request and manage the DMV hearing
- Review discovery documents thoroughly
- Analyze all available evidence
- Prepare hearing defense materials
- Represent you at the hearing
- Provide updates through a dedicated client portal
- Help you understand next steps throughout the process
Full DMV Discovery & Evidence Review
One of the biggest advantages of our DMV Hearing Advocate service is that we thoroughly review the entire DMV discovery packet and all evidence provided by law enforcement.
Documents We Review:
- Arrest reports
- Officer narrative reports
- DS-367 forms
- Breathalyzer / chemical test records
- Calibration and maintenance logs for testing devices
- Dispatch / CAD logs
- Blood test documents
- Observation period logs
- Title 17 compliance documents
- Prior statements and supporting documents
- Patrol vehicle footage
- Body cam footage, when available
Body Cam & Dashcam Review:
If body cam or dashcam footage is included, we carefully review the videos to look for:
- Discrepancies in the officer's report
- Mistakes or inconsistencies
- Failure to follow proper DUI investigation procedures
- Missing observation periods
- Incorrectly logged information
- Signs the driver may not actually appear impaired
- Anything that could help challenge the DMV suspension
Instead of trying to review pages of documents and hours of video on your own, let our team handle the preparation and evidence review for you.
Dedicated Client Portal
Clients receive access to a secure online portal where they can stay informed throughout the process without constantly wondering about updates.
- Upload documents securely
- Access DMV hearing updates
- View DMV discovery documents
- Track case progress in real time
- Review important instructions and next steps
Recent Results & Client Success Stories
Real redacted California DMV hearing outcomes.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different.
Common Questions
Let Us Help Protect Your License
The DMV hearing process can be stressful, time-sensitive, and confusing. Let our team handle the hearing process, evidence review, scheduling, and case updates so you can focus on moving forward.
DUI-Help.org is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We provide administrative support, DMV process assistance, hearing representation, and license reinstatement guidance.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different.
We are not affiliated with the California DMV or any government agency.