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Driver’s License Reinstatement Naperville, Oswego & Yorkville, IL

A DUI arrest often impacts your ability to drive legally and can wreak havoc on your life. If your license is suspended on a first DUI, in most cases you only need to pay a reinstatement fee and meet some additional requirements to be able to be able to drive during your suspension. It is suggested you send in your fee 45 days before the date you are scheduled to have your driving privileges reinstated. It is important to realize that just because you have paid your fee, and the date you are able to drive has arrived, you are still not able to drive until you receive notification from the Secretary of State.  However, if you license has been revoked, there is a totally different process to regain driving privileges.   You will be required to have a hearing with an Illinois Secretary of State Hearing Officer. There are 2 types of hearings, informal and formal.. An Informal Hearing is available at many of the Secretary of State Offices.  The Hearing Officer does not take appointments

About Naperville DUI School

Naperville DUI School is a professional counseling agency whose mission is to provide the highest quality mental health services to the greatest number of individuals at the most reasonable cost. This mission is accomplished by adhering to strict ethical standards, continuing with the personal and professional growth of our staff, to charge fees based on an individual’s ability to pay, and to use all of the expertise available to assist our clients in their personal growth through individual, family, and group treatment. As professionals, we believe this is our calling. Naperville DUI School utilizes a Client Satisfaction Survey, structured interviews with you, your family, probation officer, as well as other agencies currently involved for evaluation effectiveness of treatment services. Effectiveness of pre-intake and intake procedures are addressed prior to the start of treatment. Treatment effectiveness is reviewed each time the treatment plan is reviewed, at the last appointment

Naperville DUI Evaluation, Risk Evaluation & Counseling

Difference between a drug and alcohol evaluation and assessment component of a DUI class Sometimes it can be difficult to navigate the process of getting a DUI. I have received many confused callers in regards to the difference between the drug and alcohol evaluation and the assessment. I will try to clarify in this blog. The DUI Assessment Component is part of the DUI class . It is a 130-question comprehensive screening instrument used to evaluate the extent of an individual’s alcohol and drug use and its impact on driving. It must be completed in person prior to taking the class. The drug and alcohol evaluation is separate from the DUI class. All first time DUI offenders are required to obtain a clinical evaluation, unless waived by the court. The minimum is an evaluation and must be administered by a DHR certified professional. The evaluation usually takes thirty minutes to one hour. The purpose of the evaluation is to decide whether one needs further drug and alcohol treatm