Secretary of State Administrative Hearings

Getting Your License Back

If your Illinois driver's license has been revoked due to a DUI, you'll need to go through the Secretary of State's administrative hearing process to get it back. A critical part of that process is having a professional substance abuse evaluation conducted by a licensed provider.

That's where we come in. With 15 years of experience providing evaluations for Secretary of State hearings, we know exactly what documentation is required and how to present it properly.

What We Provide

We provide the professional evaluation and supporting documentation needed for your Secretary of State hearing. Our evaluations are conducted using the ASAM Criteria, 4th Edition and are accepted by the Illinois Secretary of State for both formal and informal hearings.

• Comprehensive substance abuse evaluation — conducted by a licensed IDHS DBHR evaluator
• Complete hearing documentation — formatted to meet Secretary of State requirements
• Treatment completion records — if you completed treatment through our office
• Same-day turnaround — evaluation and documentation completed the same day in most cases

Formal vs. Informal Hearings

Informal Hearings

First-time DUI offenders may qualify for an informal hearing, which is a paper review — no in-person appearance required. You submit your documentation packet and the Secretary of State reviews it. We provide the evaluation and documentation you need for your packet.

Formal Hearings

If you've had multiple DUI offenses or your license has been revoked, you'll likely need a formal hearing. This involves an in-person or virtual hearing with testimony. We provide the evaluation and all documentation needed to support your case.

The Hearing Process

The Secretary of State needs to see that you've addressed the issues that led to your DUI and that you're a responsible candidate for license reinstatement. Here's what that typically involves:

1. Get your driving record — A court-purpose driving abstract from the Secretary of State
2. Complete a professional evaluation — From a licensed DBHR provider (that's us)
3. Complete any required treatment — Based on your evaluation results
4. Gather support documentation — Support system letters, proof of sobriety, etc.
5. Submit your packet or attend your hearing — With all documentation in order

We guide you through the evaluation and documentation steps so you know exactly what you need and can approach your hearing with confidence.

15 Years of Secretary of State Experience

We've been providing evaluations for Secretary of State hearings since we opened our doors. We understand what the hearing officers are looking for, what format the documentation should be in, and what common mistakes to avoid. This experience means your paperwork will be thorough, professional, and complete.