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Award Winning Lawyers That Get Results 
The attorneys of Harter & Schottland are hands-on, thorough, and aggressive lawyers with a reputation for taking cases to trial and winning. Whether you need a Lake County criminal defense lawyer, a Waukegan family law attorney, or legal representation in a real estate matter or personal injury claim, you can count on us for personal service and outstanding legal representation. Harter & Schottland wins more cases.

Driver's License Reinstatement


Driver's License Reinstatement

Harter & Schottland recognizes the important role that driving takes in today’s society. We understand that without a driver’s license even the most fundamental responsibilities are hard to meet. Further, we have seen firsthand the hardships caused by losing driving privileges. We have seen clients lose jobs or miss better opportunities. Some people fall into an endless black hole of court cases for driving without a license. Cars are towed and impounded. Few hardships impact our clients as broadly as the loss of driving privileges.

The good news is that we can help. Harter & Schottland can help you get your driver’s license reinstated. We have lots of experience doing it and have overwhelming record of success.


Contact us for a free case evaluation. We can get to work today. Harter & Schottland gets more drivers back on the road legally. Call today to get started.

Formal Hearing

Sometimes a formal reinstatement hearing before the Illinois Secretary of State is required to get a person’s driver’s license reinstated. These hearing can be complicated and tough. Moreover, at formal hearings a written record of every statement made is recorded. This makes doing a reinstatement hearing without an experienced lawyer very risky. 


If you do a formal reinstatement fee without an experienced and knowledgeable driver’s license reinstatement lawyer from Harter & Schottland you run the risk of making things worse. If you say the wrong thing or bring an inadequate required document to the hearing it becomes part of your permanent record. Not only may your license reinstatement be denied, but you have created new problems that must be overcome before getting your license back. Further, multiple hearings become required when the first one gets denied.


Don’t take chances and make things harder. Harter & Schottland has helped hundreds of clients get their driver’s license back. We have an overwhelming record of success. We will make sure all of your documents are in order and properly prepared before showing up for a hearing. Moreover, we will prepare for the hearing with you. By the time we request the hearing, you will have practiced it lots of times and will be totally ready. Harter & Schottland knows what the Secretary of State is looking for in a hearing. You will know what to expect and will be ready to get your driver’s license back. 


Rely on our experience and record of success- don’t try this alone. Harter & Schottland gets more drivers back on the road legally. Call today to get started.

Informal Hearings

Some driver’s license cancellations, suspensions or revocations can be cleared with an informal license hearing. The first step is to contact Harter & Schottland to determine whether you are eligible for this type of hearing. If so, driver’s license reinstatement is going to be easier, faster and less expensive. An informal hearing can be held at any time. Unlike formal hearings, informal hearing appointments do not have to be requested months ahead of time by mail. We just show up when we are ready.


Getting you ready for a license reinstatement hearing is our job. Fortunately, we have lots of experience doing this. We have gotten hundreds of people back on the road legally and we can help you. We know the documents that the Secretary of State is looking for and how they should be prepared. We know the subjects they will discuss in your hearing and we know the answers they are seeking. 


With Harter & Schottland the road to reinstatement will be a smooth ride. You will show up prepared for your hearing. Harter & Schottland gets more drivers back on the road legally. Call today to get started.

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