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Driver’s license attorney, John W. Callahan, talks about how to get your driver’s license reinstated after being convicted of a DUI in Illinois. Even after being revoked for several years, there are many ways that Attorney Callahan helps his clients clear up their driving privileges.

Illinois drivers license reinstatement lawyer John W Callahan talks about what happened to the secretary of state drivers license reinstatement hearings during the Covid downturn.

License Reinstatement Lawyer John W Callahan discusses the results of a formal administrative hearing delay due to COVID.

Illinois license reinstatement lawyer John W Callahan discusses the impact the COVID crisis is having on Illinois license reinstatement hearings and the 90 day license extension that the Secretary of State has granted.

Illinois license reinstatement lawyer John W Callahan discusses a way around the 5 year BAIID requirement for people trying to reinstate their driver's license after a DUI conviction.

Illinois license reinstatement lawyer John W Callahan discusses what happens when a person in Illinois gets their drivers license revoked.

Illinois license reinstatement lawyer John W Callahan discusses how a permanent on a three year statutory summary suspension how a permit on a 3 year statutory summary suspension can be obtained even before the criminal DUI charge has been resolved.

I have had clients who are older and who have limited work requirements and one way that we are able to get them an employment permit is to show that they are self-employed where for example they do handyman service; another example is selling products on the internet through Amazon or even eBay.

Illinois drivers license lawyer John W Callahan discusses the new two year driving permit after being revoked for DUI. This allows people who have a fear year mandatory BAIID permit to renew every two years instead of every year.

Illinois license reinstatement lawyer John W Callahan discusses how to get your license cleared up after a domestic Child support issue.

In Illinois, there is a zero-tolerance policy for underage drinking and driving. Zero-tolerance means that if you are under the age of 21 and are pulled over for driving a vehicle with a BAC over 0.00, you could be charged with a DUI and lose your driving privileges. The smallest trace of alcohol in your system could have you convicted of a DUI under Illinois zero-tolerance laws.

DUI license reinstatement lawyer John W Callahan discusses the fees from the Illinois Secretary of State to reinstate your drivers license after a suspension or revocation.

Illinois license reinstatement lawyer John W Callahan discusses fines for reinstating driving privileges with the Illinois Secretary of State.

The Illinois Department of Public Health notify’ s the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office of the medicinal cannabis registry ID card and the Secretary of State then makes a notation on your driving record. 410 ILCS 130/60 (d).

In Illinois, a conviction for a DUI will result in a mandatory driver’s license revocation by the Secretary of State. You will need to have a license reinstatement hearing to get your license cleared up.

Out of state DUI clients will need help by an Illinois license reinstatement lawyer to help them with an administrative hearing for their license revocation.

Driving in Illinois is a privilege and once your driving privileges have been suspended, you must take the necessary action to regain your license. There is no one set of requirements to get your driver's license reinstated after a suspension. The requirements are dependent on the reason your lic...

The Interstate Driver's License Compact is an interstate compact among 45 states, in which the participating states agree to honor each other's driver license suspension requirements and notify the state you are licensed in of your DUI conviction or refusal to take a breathalyzer. If you've been ...

If your Illinois Driver's License is revoked due to a DUI Conviction and that conviction cannot be overturned, the answer is NO. In Illinois, in order to get your license reinstated you will need to have a administrative hearing with the Illinois Secretary of State's office. There are two types o...

If your license has been suspended or revoked, your first step you get your license reinstated is to request relief through an administrative hearing. The Illinois Secretary of State may allow you to apply for a restricted driving permit (RDP), also known as an Illinois hardship license, as you a...

I get a few calls every week from people who have had at least 2 DUI convictions from all over the country.  These people at one point had some link with an Illinois driver's license so now Illinois has a hold that will not allow them to renew their license in another state.  Many of these people...

I have been representing clients charged with DUI in Illinois, around the Schaumburg and Chicago areas for over 17 years. If your license has been suspended for a DUI, you should consider obtaining a Monitoring Device Driving Permit.   A first-time DUI offender may obtain a Monitoring Device Driv...

As an Illinois license reinstatement lawyer for the past 18 years, I have represented hundreds of clients who have been suspended or revoked for driving under the influence of alcohol in Illinois. I have seen many out-of-state DUI convictions affect hundreds of people in Illinois. 99% of the time...

If you live outside of the State of Illinois and your drivers license is revoked for a driving under the influence of alcohol conviction or if you are trying to renew your license in any state that you live in including California, Texas, New York, or Florida, you should feel free to contact lice...

What are the circumstances in which a driver's license may get revoked?  How can I get my revoked Illinois driver's license reinstated? Unlike a driver's license suspension, there is no automatic or set reinstatement date for a revocation. In Illinois, your license can be revoked by the Secretar...