Austin License Suspension Attorney

Lawyer Fighting DWI License Suspension in Austin, Texas

Law enforcement officers in the state of Texas are required by law to stop anyone they suspect of driving while intoxicated or that they suspect is under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.  Whether you are an adult or a minor, if you refuse to perform a field sobriety test or breath and blood test, or if you fail any type of test, you will be issued a Notice of Suspension and a 40 day temporary permit.  You must then schedule and attend an ALR Hearing to avoid automatic long term license suspension if you wish to continue driving a motor vehicle. 

The ALR Hearing, also referred to as the Administrative License Revocation Hearing, is separate from the criminal court which addresses the DWI (driving while intoxicated) charge specifically. If you lose at the ALR Hearing, you your right to drive will immediately be taken away for a minimum of 90 days depending on the circumstances of your case.  If you are a multiple DWI offender, then you may have your license revoked indefinitely. However, if you win at the ALR Hearing then the suspension of your license will be lifted until the outcome of your criminal court case. 

During the criminal court process, if you are convicted of driving while intoxicated, then as part of the DUI or DWI offense penalties you can receive a revoked or suspended license for a minimum of 1 year. Under certain circumstances you may qualify for a hardship license, also known as an occupational license or restricted license that allows you to legally drive to and from work or school only. It is important to understand that if you win the criminal court case then your driver's license will not be reinstated if you lose during the ALR Hearing.

Protect Your Driving Privileges - Hire a Lawyer Today!

The best way to protect your license and you're driving privileges would be to retain the services of a seasoned Austin license suspension attorney from the King Law Firm immediately following DUI or DWI accusations. A knowledgeable Austin license suspension lawyer can schedule an ALR hearing on your behalf, negotiate, litigate and aggressively fight at the hearing and in criminal court to avoid a license suspension and the loss of your freedom.   

Please contact an Austin license suspension lawyer at the King Law Firm today to gain a better understanding of your legal rights. We provide outstanding criminal defense to individuals charged with DWI, DUI and other serious offenses throughout Austin, Texas.  

Contact us today if you wish to avoid license suspension for DWI in Austin, Texas.