The only way to get your driving privileges back from a revoked license in Illinois is to attend an administrative hearing with the Secretary of State. The severity of the offense will determine if you need to attend an informal or formal hearing.

Formal hearings are required for a driving offense involving a fatality, multiple DUI convictions or leaving the scene of an accident. A formal hearing request must be submitted in writing through the mail along with paying a filing fee. The hearing may take place at one of four Illinois Secretary of State facilities in Chicago, Joliet, Springfield or Mt. Vernon.

A formal hearing is like a trial in court. You and your attorney will meet with a hearing officer and an attorney representing the Illinois Secretary of State. You will be questioned by both attorneys and based on the documentation provided and your answers to the line of questioning the hearing officer will make a recommendation to the Secretary of State. You will not receive a decision on the day of the hearing. The Illinois Secretary of State has 90 days to issue you a decision.

At Botto Gilbert Lancaster, PC, our skilled driver’s license attorneys have represented clients in hundreds of formal Secretary of State hearings. We take the time to properly prepare you and ensure you are ready to answer questions correctly. Call us TODAY for a free consultation and give us the opportunity to help you regain your driving privileges.