California DMV Attorney · Legal Representation
Facing a License
Suspension?We Fight to Keep
You Driving.
With 31 years of California DUI and DMV defense experience, John Campanella is a licensed attorney — not a non-attorney advocate — with the full legal authority to subpoena records, compel discovery, and fight your case at every level.
- Dash cam & body cam subpoenas
- Breath testing device calibration records
- Blood sample headspace gas chromatography challenges
- Telephonic hearings – serve all of California remotely
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DMV Hearing Defense · All Types
Every Type of DMV Suspension.
Defended.
Most Common
DUI APS Hearings
Triggered automatically the moment you're arrested for DUI. The DMV starts its own suspension process completely separate from your criminal case — and the 10-day clock starts at arrest.
A lost APS hearing means a 4-month to 1-year suspension before your criminal case is even resolved. Most people lose by default because they never request a hearing.
Learn More →Points & Accidents
Negligent Operator Hearings
Too many points on your record — from tickets, accidents, or violations — triggers a DMV Notice of Intent to Suspend. The hearing is your only opportunity to keep your license.
An attorney can challenge the point count, present mitigating circumstances, and negotiate probation instead of a full suspension.
Learn More →Health & Medical
Medical Reevaluation Hearings
When a medical condition is reported to the DMV — by a physician, law enforcement, or the driver — the DMV can initiate a reevaluation and suspend or restrict your license.
I work with your physician and ensure the DMV follows its own procedures before taking any action against you.
Learn More →Senior Drivers
Age-Related Hearings
The DMV subjects older drivers to additional scrutiny — mandatory renewals, behind-the-wheel tests, and physician reports — that can lead to suspension or restriction without warning.
I present evidence of continued driving competency and make sure the DMV follows its own rules before taking your license.
Learn More →Highest Stakes
Fatality Hearings
When a fatal accident triggers a DMV hearing, the stakes could not be higher. The DMV will scrutinize every aspect of your driving history and the circumstances of the accident.
These hearings require a licensed attorney. The outcome can also affect your civil exposure. I've handled these cases and know exactly what the DMV is looking for.
Learn More →Why It Matters
A Licensed Attorney.
Not Just a Hearing Rep.
There are non-attorney "DMV advocates" who handle these hearings. They may have experience with the process. But they are not lawyers — and that difference matters more than most people realize.
As a licensed California attorney with 31 years of DUI and DMV defense, I bring legal standing, professional accountability, and courtroom-level preparation to every hearing. And because all DMV hearings are conducted by telephone, I can represent you anywhere in California without you ever leaving your home.
- Subpoena dash cam & body cam records
- Cross-examine the arresting officer under oath
- Challenge breath & blood test evidence
- Negotiate probation instead of full suspension
- File a writ of mandate in Superior Court if DMV errs
- Represent you statewide by telephone