Illinois Secretary of State Hearings
Reinstating Your Driving Privileges
If your license has been revoked due to multiple DUIs or a serious traffic offense, you cannot simply pay a fee to get it back. You must go through an Administrative Hearing with the Illinois Secretary of State.
The Secretary of State is looking for reasons to deny you. Don't walk in alone.
Types of Hearings
Informal Hearings
For those with one DUI or minor violations; held at local Driver Services facilities.
Formal Hearings
Required for multiple DUIs or fatalities; held at specific sites in Chicago or Joliet.
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These hearings are rigorous. You will be cross-examined by a state attorney. We help you prepare your alcohol evaluation, treatment documentation, and abstinence letters to ensure you meet the Secretary of State’s strict requirements for a Restricted Driving Permit (RDP) or full reinstatement.