Legal Representation
DMV Hearing Defense
California DMV hearings are administrative proceedings — but the stakes are anything but routine. Attorney John Campanella represents clients statewide, by phone.
DUI / APS License Suspension
After a DUI arrest, the DMV moves to suspend your license within 30 days — independently of your criminal case. You have 10 days to request a hearing or the suspension becomes automatic.
Discovery at APS hearings goes beyond the police report — breath device maintenance logs, blood split analysis, and Title 17 compliance are all in play.
Negligent Operator Suspension
The DMV assigns points for traffic violations and at-fault accidents. Accumulate enough and you receive an Order of Probation, Suspension, or Revocation — even without a single serious offense.
A hearing gives you the opportunity to contest the point count, present mitigating circumstances, and potentially avoid probation conditions that affect your livelihood.
Medical Reevaluation Suspension
When a physician, ER, or law enforcement notifies the DMV of a physical or mental condition that may impair driving, the DMV may suspend or restrict your license pending reevaluation.
These hearings involve medical evidence and DMV standards of proof — having an attorney who understands both the procedural and evidentiary landscape can make the difference.
Age-Related License Suspension
California DMV may require reexamination of older drivers after a reported incident or referral. A suspension or restriction can follow — often with little notice and significant personal impact.
An attorney can help present evidence of continued competency, work with the driver's physician, and ensure the DMV follows its own procedures before action is taken.