The Importance of Attending Your Department of Licensing (DOL) Hearing
Individuals often make the mistake of either not attending the Department of Licensing (DOL) hearing, or not hiring a lawyer to represent them. Don't make this mistake. As a firm that focuses on DUI cases, Knauss Law has the experience necessary to help you effectively navigate through your DUI charges. Our priority is to ensure you thoroughly understand your charges and options as we proceed forward with your case. Starting with the DOL hearing.
Factors that may be considered at your DOL hearing:
- The legality of your arrest
- Whether you submitted to a field sobriety test
- Whether you were informed of your rights
- Whether you were operating a vehicle while under the influence
Protecting Your Driver's License
As part of your case, you should request a Department of Licensing hearing in order to avoid an automatic suspension of your driver's license. This hearing determines whether your license will be suspended or revoked as a result of the arrest. At your DOL hearing, you must present a compelling case in front of the court.
What can you do to protect your driver's license?
- Hire an experienced lawyer to help you prepare for the hearing so you know exactly what to expect.
- Request a DOL hearing and the arresting officer's presence.
- Cross examine lab personnel involved in testing any blood samples.
- Scrutinize the validity of your stop and the claims that were used to justify your stop.
- Review the timeline of events and whether strict procedure was followed.
- Make sure that your samples are actually yours - check the labels.
Attend your hearing and listen carefully for any discrepancies.
With hundreds of DUI cases behind us, a perfect 10.0 Avvo rating, and over 80 Five-Star reviews, Matt Knauss and the lawyers at Knauss Law are trusted, respected DUI attorneys serving the Greater Seattle area.
Our lawyers’ knowledge and qualifications allow them to identify any weaknesses in the evidence from field sobriety test errors to procedural issues in the arrest that may work in your favor. Our lawyers are always up to date on the latest science, technology, and most effective strategies for defending DUI arrests.
Are you prepared for your DOL hearing?
DOL hearings must be requested and attended within a short time frame (currently 7 days) following your arrest. Failure to do so can result in serious consequences, including the loss of your driving privileges.