DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING

Aside from the criminal DUI charges, you will face Department of Licensing proceedings where you can have your license suspended or revoked.

You have just 20 days to request a DOL administrative hearing to prevent the revocation of your license.

Even if the DOL hearing is requested you can still lose your driving privileges; the hearing is not a guarantee of keeping your license, especially without a qualified Seattle DUI attorney representing you.

It is important to note that DOL sanctions can still be imposed even if you are found not guilty in the criminal courts. DOL hearings also use “per se” law, meaning you are guilty until proven innocent.

The rules for DOL hearings are unique; it is best to let an experienced Seattle DUI attorney handle them.

Note that Washington has an out-of-state Driver’s License Compact Agreement. This means that even if you have an out-of-state driver's license, a DUI conviction in the State of Washington will be reported back to your state and you will likely face license sanctions.

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