Secretary of State Hearings

Caroline goes after every angle. Was the traffic stop legal? Were field sobriety tests conducted properly? Was the breathalyzer calibrated and administered correctly? Were your rights read to you? These are not technicalities, these are your constitutional rights, and she will fight for every one of them.

TYPES OF HEARINGS

Informal hearings first-offense DUI

Formal hearings
multiple DUI offenses

Restricted Driving Permit (RDP) hearings

Full reinstatement hearings

Hearings following license suspension for traffic violations

Out-of-state residents with Illinois license holds

Before moving forward with the process of reinstating your driving privileges, there are a few important facts you should know. Understanding these key points will help you better prepare and avoid delays or setbacks in your case.

Important facts

Your DUI evaluation cannot be older than 180 days at the time of your hearing.

Fact 1

The State's Attorney's Office sends a representative to formal hearings to argue against you.

Fact 2

Walking in unprepared is the most common reason hearings are denied.

Fact 3

A revoked license does NOT automatically reinstate — you must appear before a hearing

officer.

Fact 4

One charge should not follow you for the rest of your life.

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FIRST CALL

Caroline Listens

No rushing, no judgment.

She will explain your charges in plain English or Spanish and tell you honestly what you are facing. Then she gets to work. She will pull apart the evidence, challenge what should be challenged, negotiate hard where there is room to negotiate, and take it all the way to trial if that is what your case requires. You will never be in the dark about where things stand.