DUI Driver's License Suspension

Experienced Bakersfield DUI and DWI Defense Lawyer

Can you imagine life in California without your driver's license? The inconvenience and added stress are unimaginable. However, that is exactly what could happen after a DUI charge.

I'm lawyer Mark J. Madrigali and I represent clients throughout California who face driver's license suspension as the result of a DUI or DWI charge. I represent both regular (Class C) drivers, as well as people who hold a Class A or commercial driver's license (CDL). Contact me today a free initial consultation to discuss your case.

California Driver's License Suspension for DUI

If you have been charged with a DUI or DWI in California, you license could be revoked as a result of the criminal DUI change or from an administrative action by the Department of Motor Vehicles. To protect your driver's license, I provide aggressive representation for your criminal case and DMV hearing.

Length of Driver's License Suspension

First offense:
Four months if you took the breath or blood test
One year if you refused the breath or blood test

Second offense within 10 years:
One year if you took the breath or blood test
Two years if you refused the breath or blood test

Restricted License during Suspension

While your driver's license is suspended, you may be eligible for a restricted license that allows you to drive to work, school or to complete household duties (such as taking your children to school and activities). I help you qualify for a restricted license by:

• Paying a $125 administrative fee
• Showing proof of high-risk auto insurance using the SR-22 form and incurring a substantial added insurance expense
• Enrolling for and completing an alcohol education program, typically at a cost of $700 to $1,200

Free Initial Consultation with an Experienced Attorney

Protect your rights and fight every traffic ticket. Of all the cases I have handled, I have obtained dismissals or zero-point convictions in more than 90 percent of them. Contact me today to schedule a free initial consultation - I am ready to fight to protect you from a DUI, DWI charge.