APS Hearing Representation for Every Case Type
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.
80% of people never request a hearing — their licenses are automatically suspended. We make sure you're in the 20% who fight, and we help you win.
California APS Hearing Specialists — All Case Types
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The Hearing Officer Is Both Prosecutor and Judge
That's why preparation is everything. Select your hearing type to learn the specific issues and defenses for your case.
Choose Your Hearing Type
Each APS hearing type has different penalties, evidence standards, and defense strategies. Select yours to get specialized guidance.
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
Regardless of hearing type, the DMV hearing officer must prove ALL three. If they can't prove even one, you win.
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.
🎯 How to attack: 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.
🎯 How to attack: 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.
🎯 How to attack: 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 That Wins APS Hearings
We subpoena arresting officers, demand calibration records, request body camera footage, and challenge every document the DMV plans to use.
Rising blood alcohol, Title 17 violations, improper stops, faulty breath machines — we know what to look for because we've done this hundreds of times across every APS hearing type.
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How We Prepare You to Win
Case Analysis
We review your arrest details, test results, officer report, and DS-367 to identify every weakness in the DMV's case — specific to your hearing type.
Hearing Request & Subpoenas
We request your hearing within 10 days, subpoena the officer, and demand all calibration, maintenance, and procedure records.
Hearing Representation
We present your defense, cross-examine witnesses, challenge evidence, and make legal arguments tailored to your specific APS hearing type.
⚖️ 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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