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DRIVER'S LICENSE RESTORATION
Lost your license after multiple OWIs? You may be closer to driving again than you think. Ticket Fix Pro’s attorneys prepare and present license restoration cases before the Michigan Secretary of State and in circuit court, from our Southfield office to hearings across the state.
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Why restoration hearings are lost
A license restoration hearing is not like a criminal case. You are not presumed anything. The burden is on you to prove, by clear and convincing evidence, that your alcohol or drug problem is under control and likely to stay that way. If the hearing officer denies you, you generally have to wait a full year before trying again.
Most denials come down to paperwork that doesn’t line up: a sobriety date in the evaluation that doesn’t match the letters, a letter that sounds copied, or testimony at the hearing that contradicts something written months earlier. Our job is to catch those problems before the state does.
Am I eligible to get my license back?
Eligibility depends on why your license was revoked and how many alcohol- or drug-related driving convictions are on your record. As a general rule:
- 2 convictions within 7 years: you can usually ask for a hearing after at least 1 year.
- 3 convictions within 10 years: you can usually ask for a hearing after at least 5 years.
- Denied before? You can generally reapply one year after the denial.
- Living out of state? Michigan has a separate process for drivers who have moved away. We handle those too.
Not sure where you stand? Call us. For a small fee, we’ll pull your official driving record and tell you your earliest eligibility date.
What the Secretary of State requires
Hearings are handled by the Secretary of State’s Office of Hearings and Administrative Oversight (OHAO). To get a hearing scheduled, you’ll need:
- A hearing request (form SOS-257) with your history and any treatment you’ve completed.
- A substance use evaluation (form SOS-258) from a qualified evaluator, dated within three months of when the state receives it.
- A 12-panel drug screen taken close to the evaluation date.
- Letters of support from people who know you and can speak to your sobriety. These must be specific, consistent, and notarized.
- Proof of treatment, counseling, or support-group attendance, if you have it.
How we handle your case
- Record review. We check your record and eligibility and tell you honestly whether you’re ready to file, or what to do first.
- Build the evidence. We guide you through the evaluation and drug screen and review every support letter before it’s signed.
- Prepare you to testify. We walk you through the questions hearing officers ask so there are no surprises.
- Represent you at the hearing. We present your case and handle any follow-up, including restricted licenses with an ignition interlock.
- Appeal if needed. If the decision goes against you, we can review whether a circuit court appeal makes sense.
Your attorneys
Ticket Fix Pro is led by founding attorney Gregory R. Sheena. Our attorneys appear regularly in courts throughout Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties. Meet the team.
Look up your court case
Search for your case by name or case number on the State of Michigan’s official MiCOURT Case Search. Not every Michigan court is in the state system, so if you can’t find your case, call us at 833-842-5776 and we’ll look it up for you.
Clear pricing & payment options
We quote a flat fee after reviewing your case. The price we quote is the price you pay, with no hidden fees.
Flexible payment options: apply for financing through Affirm, or ask us about a payment plan.
Financing through Affirm is subject to an eligibility check and approval.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the restoration process take?
It depends on how quickly your evaluation and letters come together and on the state’s hearing schedule. Most clients should plan on a few months from start to decision.
Can I get a restricted license first?
Often, yes. Many successful petitioners are first granted a restricted license with an ignition interlock device and later move to full privileges.
Do I really need a lawyer?
You aren’t required to have one. But a denial usually costs you another full year without a license, so getting it right the first time matters.
I was denied before. Can you still help?
Yes. We’ll review the written decision from your last hearing, find out exactly why you were denied, and fix those problems before you reapply.
Ready to get back on the road? Talk to an attorney today.
This page provides general information, not legal advice. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.