We provide expert legal representation for DUI driver's license division (DLD) hearings and appeals in Utah. See how our experienced attorney can help save your license after a DUI arrest.
Have you been arrested for a DUI in Utah? Your driver’s license may be at risk! It’s important to request a hearing with the Driver’s License Division (DLD) within 10 days of the DUI arrest. If you fail to request a hearing within the 10 days, your driver’s license will automatically be suspended or revoked. Utah Freedom Fighters provides expert representation at driver’s license hearings to protect your rights and your driving privileges after a DUI arrest. If your license has already been suspended, we are also ready to fight back by appealing the district court.
Experience matters when it comes to protecting your rights. Our defense attorney, Sean B. Druyon, has over two decades of experience in defending clients against various criminal charges in Utah. We have fought and won at every level of court, including the supreme court and courts of appeals. We have the knowledge, skill, and expertise to help you win your case.
We are dedicated to always doing what is in the best interest of our clients. We have built a reputation for providing quality representation tailored to the needs and goals of each client. Our expert defense attorney has a 99.5% client success rate and a proven track record of success representing clients in all types of criminal matters.
As a former prosecutor himself, our defense attorney has tried hundreds of cases from the other side and knows exactly how the prosecution works. His previous prosecuting experience provides valuable insight on what a winning defense strategy takes. He knows how to dominate the courtroom and won’t be intimidated by prosecutors or judges.
We have successfully handled over 3,500+ criminal defense cases throughout Utah. We are previous recipients of the AVVO client’s choice award for the top DUI lawyer in Salt Lake City. We’ve tried thousands of cases and are proud to have never had a bar complaint or an ineffective assistance of counsel claim, ever!
When your freedom is at stake, you deserve the best legal representation you can get to protect your rights. Utah Freedom Fighters fights aggressively in and out of the courtroom to help you get the best possible outcome for your case. We will do everything it takes to have your charges reduced or even dropped.
At Utah Freedom Fighters, we believe that every client has the right to a strong and effective defense team. This is why we strive to make high-quality legal representation affordable for everyone. We are proud to offer one of the most affordable rates in the area for attorneys with our level of experience.
Your Utah driver’s license is automatically suspended 30 days after a drunk driving arrest. In order to prevent your license from being suspended, you must request an administrative hearing with the Driver’s License Division (DLD) of the Department of Public Safety within 10 calendar days from the date of your arrest. This DLD hearing is a separate process from the criminal case that is against you, and it is possible to lose your driver’s license even if you are not convicted of a DUI.
The purpose of the Driver’s License Division hearing focuses solely on whether or not to reinstate your license while your criminal DUI case is still pending. This is where the knowledge and expertise from our DUI attorney can make all the difference. We will carefully review your case, gather any evidence being used against you, and create a strategic defense in the limited amount of time before your hearing. If you have been arrested for a DUI in Utah, don’t wait to speak to a lawyer — get a free case review today!
There are two different ways your driver’s license can be suspended after a DUI in Utah:
To prevent your Utah driver’s license from being suspended after a DUI arrest, you must request a DLD hearing within 10 days from your arrest. If you don’t, your license will automatically be suspended or revoked after 30 days. To request a hearing, you must file a written request to the Department of Public Safety. Let us handle this for you for free!
Why should you have our attorney file the DLD hearing request for you?
Our experienced legal team will send the hearing request for your case, completely free of charge and no obligation to hire us for further representation. We know exactly what evidence to ask for to get fully prepared for the hearing in the limited time allowed. If you decide not to hire us, we will send you all of the evidence we obtained for your hearing, also free of charge. There is not a lot of time to prepare for this hearing, so it’s important to contact us right away.
The sooner you contact us, the more time we have to prepare for your driver’s license suspension hearing. We will thoroughly review every detail of your DUI case to explore possible defenses we could use to protect your driving privileges. We will get a list of necessary medical documents that could support whether you have a physical condition that could have affected your ability to perform the field sobriety tests, i.e. your balance, your eyes, your equilibrium, your ability to do hand-eye coordination tests, etc. We also have a list of over 200 causes of nystagmus that are not alcohol related. Call us immediately so we can start preparing your defenses!
Our expert DUI attorney can help save your driver’s license after a DUI arrest and avoid other common penalties associated with a DUI conviction. We perform aggressive cross examination of the police officer to ensure he was properly trained, that he conducted the field sobriety tests according to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) manual, and that he demonstrated those tests correctly. Submitting adequate proof of any physical conditions that may compromise your ability to do hand-eye coordination or other balancing tests is crucial to succeeding at the driver’s license hearing.
In DUI cases, it is often your word versus the police officers. If this is the case, an effective criminal defense attorney will use the policeman’s prior testimony against himself by showing inconsistencies, exaggerations, and sudden memory recall, all to show the officer is trying to bolster his story to get a conviction. Even if you lose your license at the DLD hearing, it is crucial to still have an experienced attorney represent you at the hearing. This sets up the policeman/woman to be impeached in the subsequent criminal proceedings.
If your driver’s license has already been suspended or revoked as a result of a DUI, Utah Freedom Fighters can help get your license back. Our DUI attorney has a proven track record of success in appealing driver’s license suspensions. We will appeal the hearing to the district court, who will take a fresh look at whether your driver’s license can be reinstated. Judges in the district court have a law degree and are extensively trained in the laws, whereas driver’s license hearing officers are simply employees of the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This makes it easier for us to persuade a district court judge to overturn the hearing officer’s decision to suspend a driver’s license.
Not having a valid driver’s license is more than just a minor annoyance. Driving to work, dropping children off at school, and getting to appointments make the suspension even more complicated, especially when individuals are relying on your mobility. In areas without dependable public transportation, the lack of a driver’s license can essentially mean a termination from employment, not to mention the inability to even perform basic and necessary functions and responsibilities.
Attorney Sean Druyon at Utah Freedom Fighters has extensive experience with both the administrative and criminal portions of the DUI process and can provide representation that is focused on keeping your driving privileges. If we cannot save your license, there is still much to be gained from a DLD hearing, since evidence presented at that hearing can be used to form an effective defense in the criminal court. For example, Attorney Druyon will effectively cross examine the police officer at the driver’s license hearing and get them to commit to a specific story. If that officer changes their story at the subsequent hearing in the criminal court, the attorney can “impeach” the officer, or discredit their testimony based on the inconsistencies.
If you’ve recently been arrested for a DUI in Utah, get in touch with an expert defense attorney today. We offer free legal representation for driver’s license hearings and appeals, with no obligation to hire us for your criminal proceedings. We will fight for your rights and your future driving privileges. Schedule a free consultation today.
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If you’re charged with a crime in Utah, you legally have the right to defend yourself. However, it’s always in your best interest to hire a criminal defense attorney to represent you. Hiring a skilled lawyer like ours can make the difference between a conviction and having your charges dropped.
Criminal defense attorneys specialize in defending clients that have been accused of a crime. Some of the things a defense lawyer will do for you includes, but is not limited to:
You should immediately contact a criminal defense attorney if you’ve been arrested, charged with a crime, subjected to a search, interrogated by police, or involved in a criminal investigation. The sooner you speak with a lawyer, the more that can be done to build an effective defense.
The cost of a criminal defense attorney in Salt Lake City will depend on the type of crime, the complexity of the case, and the attorney’s level of experience. Less experienced lawyers offer the cheapest fees to attract new clients, while more experienced lawyers charge slightly more. It’s important to remember that the cost of hiring a criminal defense attorney is often far less than that of a conviction.
We are committed to making the best legal representation within reach to everyone. We provide quality legal representation at one of the most affordable rates in Salt Lake City. Our criminal defense attorney has successfully defended clients against criminal charges for over 20 years. We are proud to offer 2-3 times less than other attorneys in the area with similar levels of experience.
Can you get your criminal charges dropped or reduced? Get in touch to find out! Attorney Sean Druyon near Salt Lake City offers free case reviews to help you fight the charges against you and get the best possible outcome. Start building the strongest defense for your case today.
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