Do you need an Attorney or an Advocate
You have to make this decision based on the facts of the case taken by DMV. You should consider how your work or family life might be affected if your driving privileges were to be revoked. Are you familiar with the alternatives available and not mentioned in the DMV order mailed to you? There is a cost involved which varies depending on the type of action.DMV is not interested in your need to drive even though it is billed as a hearing, which you have a right to request and receive. The Office of Driver Safety conducts the hearings and the motivation of the Department is geared to sanctions and controlling the driving privilege. Your income, your entire life can be effected by the decision made at that hearing and you do not have a friend at DMV.
How do we know? Our associates have been DMV Hearing Officers, decision makers and Prosecutor for DMV for the past 14 years. In fact we have trained many of the individuals who will decide your case. If DMV has already taken an action against your driving privilege or certificate you need to give serious consideration to your next move. If you are not prepared, it could have a profound effect on your well-being and way of life.
If you are dealing with a Certificate issue, your odds of winning without representation are minimal. If you are represented by a very good attorney you may increase your chances by as much as 20%. If you are represented by O'Flaherty and Associates you can increase your chances of winning by at least 70%. With O'Flaherty and Associates you are represented by one of the individuals who knows more about Certificate issues than almost anyone in the state and has actually trained many of the DMV Hearing Officers regarding Certificate issues.
Disclaimer: The information presented on this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice. We are not attorneys and we encourage you to seek legal advice regarding your individual legal issues.
The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) found in California Government Code Sections 11400 through 11528, and CVC Sections 14100 through 14112 govern Driver Safety hearings conducted by DMV.

