Facing a DMV APS Hearing? We Handle Every Type.
DUI, chemical test refusal, under 21, commercial drivers, drug DUI — the Administrative Per Se process can suspend your license for any of these. You have 10 days to fight back.
The APS is separate from your criminal case. Even if charges are dropped in court, the DMV can still suspend your license. We represent you at the DMV hearing and fight to keep you driving.
California APS hearing experts — all case types
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The APS Process Doesn't Wait for You
Whether it's a DUI, refusal, or any other trigger — the 10-day clock starts immediately. Choose your hearing type below to learn more.
Every Type of APS Hearing We Handle
Click any hearing type to learn about your specific case, the penalties you face, and how we fight to win.
DUI APS Hearing
VC §13353.2
BAC .08% or higher. 4-month suspension (1st offense). You have 10 days to request a hearing to challenge the suspension.
Learn more →🚫Chemical Test Refusal
VC §13353
Refused breath or blood test. Mandatory 1-year suspension (1st offense) with NO restricted license. The harshest APS penalty.
Learn more →🎓Under 21 Zero Tolerance
VC §13353.1
Any BAC of .01% or higher if under 21. 1-year suspension. Zero tolerance means ANY amount of alcohol triggers APS.
Learn more →🚛Commercial Driver (CDL)
VC §13353.2
BAC .04% or higher with a CDL. Lose your commercial license for 1 year (1st) or permanently (2nd). Career-ending stakes.
Learn more →💊Drug-Related DUI
VC §13353.2
Positive drug test or officer determination of drug impairment. Same APS process as alcohol DUI with additional complications.
Learn more →⚠️Excessive BAC (.15+)
Enhanced
BAC of .15% or higher triggers enhanced penalties including longer DUI programs and potentially longer IID requirements.
Learn more →📋PAS / Preliminary Breath Test
VC §23612
Issues with the roadside preliminary alcohol screening test. PAS refusal has different rules than post-arrest chemical test refusal.
Learn more →How the APS Process Works
Automatic Trigger
Any qualifying incident — DUI arrest, test refusal, underage drinking, CDL violation — triggers the APS automatically. No court filing needed.
10-Day Countdown
You have exactly 10 calendar days from the incident to request a hearing. Miss it and your license is suspended with no hearing rights.
Pink Temporary License
The officer confiscates your license and issues a pink slip — your temporary license valid for 30 days (or until your hearing if requested on time).
Separate from Court
The APS hearing is 100% separate from criminal court. You could win in court and still lose your license at the DMV, or vice versa.
APS Suspension Lengths by Type
Penalties vary dramatically depending on what triggered your APS. Here's what you're facing:
DUI (.08+ BAC)
Chemical Test Refusal
Under 21 (.01+ BAC)
CDL (.04+ BAC)
Drug DUI
Excessive BAC (.15+)
Don't Face the DMV Alone
The APS process is designed to move fast — faster than most people can react. While you're dealing with the stress of an arrest, the DMV is already processing your suspension.
Most people don't even know they have the right to challenge it. 80% of people never request a hearing. Those who do — and come prepared — have a real chance of winning.
Get Your Free Case Review →How We Fight Your APS Case
Free Case Review
Tell us what happened. We assess your specific APS case type and identify the strongest defense strategies within minutes.
We Request Your Hearing
We contact the DMV Driver Safety office, request your APS hearing within the 10-day deadline, and extend your temporary driving privilege.
We Fight to Win
We prepare evidence, challenge test results, question probable cause, subpoena officers, and represent you at the hearing.
APS Resources & Guides
SR-22 Insurance Guide
Everything you need to know about SR-22 filing requirements after an APS suspension.
🔧Ignition Interlock Device (IID)
IID requirements, approved providers, costs, and compliance rules for California.
🚗License Reinstatement
Step-by-step guide to getting your license back after an APS suspension.
📚DUI Classes California
DHCS-licensed DUI programs: 3-month, 9-month, 18-month, and 30-month options.
📖DMV Hearing Guide
Complete walkthrough of what to expect at your APS hearing and how to prepare.
⚖️ 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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