Harsh Consequences: Suspended Drivers' Licenses
As much as most people need to drive on an everyday basis, driving privileges are often taken for granted. If you have recently been arrested for DUI or have received enough serious moving violations that a suspended drivers' license is now a very real possibility — the sooner you talk to an experienced lawyer about your situation the better your chances will be to keep that from happening.
At Andersen Staab Law P.L.L.C., we understand just how difficult not being able to drive can make your life, particularly if you live in a more rural area or have to commute many miles each day just to go to work.
Although many of the people who have come to us for help have been charged with or have had their driver's licenses suspended in connection with drunk driving, our lawyers have also represented many individuals facing license suspension for serious traffic violations, for not having insurance, and even for not paying child support.
We have been able to help many of our clients avoid having their licenses suspended altogether, and many more to obtain restricted or intermediate drivers' licenses that can make daily life a lot less difficult. At Andersen Staab PLLC, we also strive to minimize the impact of any pending Driving With License Suspended (DWLS) charges. There are varying degrees of suspensions in the State of Washington. If charged with any degree of DWLS, you should contact an experienced attorney immediately. An experienced attorney may be able to get the charges reduced or even dropped before trial and give you the advice you need to get you back on the road legally, as soon as possible.
There are circumstances where you may continue to drive, even though your license is suspended. At Andersen Staab, we can advise you how to take advantage of an occupational license or an Interlock Ignition License which can keep you driving legally so you can continue to work, support your family, and meet other obligations that require you to drive.
Additional Consequences
A suspended drivers' license is bad enough. Unfortunately, there are often additional consequences such as having to have an ignition interlock device installed on your car and being billed for it, or having to pay enormous premiums for SR-22 insurance for the next three years. These additional consequences make it even more necessary to hire experienced legal representation as soon as possible.
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Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho
Our law firm represents adults and juveniles in administrative license suspension and reinstatement hearings conducted by the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) and by Idaho's Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Free attorney consultation: To learn more about what we can do to help you avoid the problems that come with having a suspended drivers' license, call our Spokane law offices from anywhere in eastern Washington State or northern Idaho at 866-688-1085 (toll free) or complete our brief contact.
