APS Hearing Advocacy & Preparation for California Drivers
DUI, chemical test refusal, under 21, commercial drivers, drug DUI — whatever triggered your APS hearing, the DMV hearing officer will review your case and decide if you keep your license.
APS hearing requests can involve short deadlines. We help review the notice, organize the administrative record, and prepare for the issues the DMV may consider.
Hearing preparation
Review the notice, administrative record, evidence, and hearing timeline.
California APS hearing advocacy — multiple case types
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Understand the DMV Hearing Officer’s Role
The DMV hearing officer reviews the administrative record and issues a decision. Select your hearing type to understand the issues and preparation considerations.
Choose Your Hearing Type
Each APS hearing type can involve different consequences, evidence, and administrative standards. Select yours for focused information.
DUI APS Hearing
BAC .08%+ — the most common APS case. We challenge BAC accuracy, probable cause, and procedural errors.
Learn more →Refusal Hearing
Refused breath or blood test? The harshest penalty — but "refusal" isn't always clear-cut. We challenge it.
Learn more →Under 21 Hearing
Any BAC .01%+ if under 21. Zero tolerance is strict but we find defense angles others miss.
Learn more →CDL Hearing
BAC .04%+ with CDL. Your livelihood is on the line. We fight aggressively to save your commercial license.
Learn more →Drug DUI Hearing
Drug impairment DUI. We challenge officer observations, DRE evaluations, and blood test accuracy.
Learn more →High BAC Hearing
BAC .15%+ triggers longer programs and potential IID extension. We fight the BAC number itself.
Learn more →PAS Breath Test
Roadside preliminary screening disputes. Different legal rules than post-arrest chemical tests.
Learn more →The 3 Issues Reviewed at Every APS Hearing
Depending on the APS matter, the DMV may review issues involving the contact, arrest, test results, refusal, or other statutory requirements.
Lawful Contact
Did the officer have reasonable cause to stop, detain, or contact you? If the stop was illegal — the entire case can fall apart.
Review considerations: Challenge: Invalid stop reason. Checkpoint procedure violations. Anonymous tips without corroboration.
Lawful Arrest
Were you lawfully arrested? The officer must have had probable cause based on objective symptoms of impairment.
Review considerations: Challenge: FST errors. Medical conditions. Fatigue. Officer training deficiencies. Missing body cam.
BAC / Refusal / Violation
Was your BAC at or above the threshold, did you refuse, or did the specific violation occur? This element varies by APS type.
Review considerations: Challenge: Rising BAC defense. Machine errors. Blood sample issues. Was refusal really a refusal?
What to Expect at Your APS Hearing
Location
Hearings are held at a DMV Driver Safety office or by telephone. Phone hearings are increasingly common and we handle both.
Hearing Officer
A DMV employee acts as both prosecutor and decision-maker — which is why having representation that knows DMV procedures matters.
Evidence
The DMV relies on police reports, BAC/test results, DS-367 form, and officer statements. You can subpoena the officer and challenge every document.
Your Rights
You can testify, present witnesses, cross-examine the officer, submit expert reports, and challenge test accuracy. You can also have a representative appear for you.
Duration
Most hearings last 30–60 minutes. The hearing officer reviews all evidence and issues a written decision, usually within a few weeks.
Evidence & Records to Review
Hearing preparation may involve reviewing police reports, test records, calibration or maintenance records, body-camera footage, and other documents in the administrative record.
Potential issues vary by case and may include test timing, documentation, chemical-testing procedures, officer observations, or other facts relevant to the administrative hearing.
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How We Prepare the APS Matter
Case Analysis
We review the arrest details, test results, officer report, DS-367, and available records to identify the administrative issues relevant to the hearing type.
Hearing Request & Subpoenas
Where applicable, we help coordinate the hearing request and organize requests for records or witness attendance based on the matter.
Hearing Representation
We provide administrative hearing advocacy focused on the evidence and DMV issues relevant to the specific APS hearing type. We are not criminal defense attorneys.
⚖️ Important: We are trained DMV Administrative Per Se (APS) hearing advocates and licensed insurance professionals — not attorneys. We do not provide legal representation. For criminal DUI defense, consult a licensed attorney.
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