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Have you been notified about a DMV hearing in Louisville, Kentucky? You might be worried about losing your license, paying hefty fines, or even facing a criminal record if you’re dealing with a DUI or other traffic-related allegation. These hearings can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time navigating the legal system.

Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers are here to help. Our firm has 100 years of combined experience, and our team includes former prosecutors and police officers who understand Kentucky’s laws from every angle. Contact our Louisville DMV hearing lawyers today for a free case review or call us at (502) 371-7000.

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How Suhre & Associates Can Help With Your DMV Hearing in Louisville, KY

A DMV hearing is separate from any criminal case you might face. Even if you’re charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Louisville, KY, you could lose your license through an administrative process, no matter the outcome in criminal court.

Our Louisville criminal defense attorneys at Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers are successful in fighting for your rights. Our lawyers have been included in the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, the ranking of Super Lawyers, and our firm has a 10.0 Avvo rating demonstrating our excellence in defending you against any criminal allegations.

Our Louisville DUI lawyers strive to simplify the hearing process and protect your rights by:

Investigating your situation
Filing the correct paperwork
Preparing a strong defense
Representing you at the hearing
Exploring possible agreements

By entrusting your hearing to our Louisville DMV hearing attorneys, you gain advocates who know how law enforcement builds its case and how administrative authorities operate. Contact us today for a free consultation.

What Is a DMV Hearing in Kentucky?

A DMV hearing (sometimes called an administrative license hearing) determines whether your driving privileges should be limited or revoked. It often arises after a DUI arrest, refusal to take a chemical test, or accumulating too many points on your driving record. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet oversees these proceedings, which focus on your driving privileges rather than any criminal penalties.

Key differences from a courtroom trial include:

No jury
Less strict rules of evidence
Separate from criminal charges

Understanding these distinctions helps highlight why hiring a Louisville DMV hearing attorney, well-versed in both criminal and administrative procedures, can be beneficial.

Potential Consequences of Losing at a DMV Hearing

If the hearing officer rules against you, the DMV may suspend or revoke your license for a set period.

Possible outcomes include:

License suspension
Restricted license
Ignition interlock requirements
Mandatory classes or assessments

A license suspension can disrupt your employment, childcare arrangements, and daily routine. Failing to follow these requirements or driving on a suspended license can lead to further penalties.

Defenses and Strategies for a DMV Hearing

At Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers, we tailor our approach to your case’s unique facts including:

Challenging testing methods: Breathalyzers or field sobriety tests must be administered correctly. If they weren’t, we argue the results are invalid.
Questioning police stops: An officer needs reasonable suspicion to pull you over. If they lack it, your stop may be illegal, affecting the hearing outcome.
Highlighting procedural errors: We see if the DMV or arresting agency missed deadlines or didn’t give proper notice.
Arguing for restricted privileges: If a total suspension is too harsh for your needs, we show how a restricted license meets your responsibilities while still addressing public safety concerns.

Our knowledge of Kentucky’s motor vehicle regulations and criminal law helps us craft defenses that resonate with hearing officers and, if needed, higher appeals boards.

It’s Important To Act Fast and Protect Your Rights

DMV hearings can take substantial investigative work from your legal team. It’s critical that you are adequately prepared to go into the hearing and that you know what to expect.

Acting fast also gives your lawyer time to:

Gather documents, videos, or test results
Secure witness statements
Build a solid defense strategy
Ensure all required filing steps are followed correctly

Waiting too long can make it difficult to collect evidence or arrange for expert evaluations. At the least, it’s in your best interest to schedule a free consultation with a Louisville criminal defense attorney to discuss your legal rights and options.

Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Louisville DMV Hearing Attorneys

Don’t let a DMV hearing catch you off guard—your right to drive and daily independence could be at stake. Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers has 100 years of combined experience, including a team of former prosecutors and police officers. We understand how traffic stops unfold and will work hard on your behalf at every stage of the process.

Call our trusted Louisville DMV hearing attorneys for a free consultation. We’ll discuss the details of your arrest or citation, explain what to expect at your hearing, and outline possible defenses. Let our experienced Louisville criminal defense attorneys help you navigate this process and fight for the best outcome available.

Contact Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers Today For a Free Consultation

Louisville embezzlement lawyers at Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers have the experience and aggression that you need on your team for the most important fight of your life. We know how to negotiate with prosecutors for a favorable resolution and can take your case to the jury if need be.

You need someone in your corner asserting all your constitutional rights and working with the right investigators and experts to build your defense. Contact Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers today for your free consultation, and get started on your defense.

Visit our Law Office in Louisville, Kentucky

Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers
214 S Clay St A
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 371-7000

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Seem like they genuinely care. New to this and they helped guide me along by tremendously.

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Very helpful, and put me at a little ease.

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I was victim to a scam due to my own negligence and immaturity on how to handle a situation and contacted this agency after being contacted by the scammers. The paralegal I contacted was very attentive and non judgmental and explained she would contact an attorney right away for my assistance. Immediately, after ending the call with the paralegal I was contacted by an attorney who had his own schedule of things for the evening contact myself to validate my situation. Mark was a professional, blunt to the point, simple and direct. Mark knew exactly what had taken place and transpired. Due to Mark’s experience, Mark was able to direct myself on a process to handle the situation that was handled within just about few hours of being first contacted by the scammers. Mark was able to provide fast and appropriate service! I recommend this office and if it wasn’t for their assistance I would have been facing more problems to come and now all of my problems have been extinguished due to Mark’s assistance. Thank you!

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Excellent professionals to work with

Nick Embry

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Very knowledgeable, professional and friendly people and they offer payment plans

James Fowler

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I worked with Brentt McGee on my civil case and it was short notice but he did everything he could to communicate with me to prepare for the hearing. He was great to work with and got the case dismissed. Definitely recommend him.

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I had an excellent experience working with Brentt at Suhre and Associates of Louisville. He truly goes above and beyond to make time for his clients, ensuring that all questions and concerns are addressed promptly and thoroughly. It’s clear that he genuinely cares about the people he works with, as he takes the time to explain every step of the process in a way that’s easy to understand. Brentt’s professionalism, knowledge, and dedication made what could have been a stressful situation feel manageable. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal consultation or representation.

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The process was very smooth and they were great. Also very kind and respectful. Haven’t had court case yet but will update when I do.

Jacey Prignano

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Absolutely wonderful experience with them. Make no mistake, they know their trade well and they handled my case with precision. I can’t thank them enough.

Noelle Prignano

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Tim Doherty

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From the start Suhre and Associates, specifically Mr. McGee made the process extremely simple and easy to understand while reducing stress. I am very happy with the whole process including the final outcome, which turned out way better than I imagined it could have! Thank you!!

Jessica Coleman

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Mr. Brent McGee and his team did an amazing job working with my son. He was always available to address questions or concerns and guide us through the legal process. If someone needs a lawyer who will advocate for their child in the court system I would highly recommend this firm.

Donna Clasen

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To; Nathan Miller I was very dissatisfied with your professionalism as an attorney giving you money that I really didn’t have to help my daughter and you requested $500 on a cash app thinking I was getting your help but you didn’t do anything to help me had to retain another attorney to help me I called I sent messages and no response ever to refund my money you must be really desperate to take my money and do nothing you could of sent me my money back

John Money

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Great people who helped my son and the whole family out. We got everything we wanted to happen. Very pleased

Miranda Daniels

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Brentt McGee was the attorney I worked with, he is amazing. Really nice guy, respectful, understanding and not judgmental. He was easy to keep in contact with, kept me in the loop of what was going on through the whole process. I'm more than pleased with him and his level of professionalism.

Sierra

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Out of all the attorneys I spoke with, Brent McGee has been the only one to actually listen and shows an immense amount of compassion. I trust him wholly with my case.

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Brentt McGee was informed of my case 2 days before my court date, & was still able to get my charge lowered to a small fine . 💯 Great guy & definitely will be invited to the cook out ‼️‼️

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I was happy with Suhre and Associates lawyers and staff and the way they politely treated me. I would recommend them to anyone in need.

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Robin Bennett, and Clayton achieved the very best outcome possible for me. Wish I could give them 10 stars 🌟Recommend

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I was grossly misinformed of my charges by Robin Bennett’s paralegal Clayton. I don’t think she knew any better than he did either seeing as she told me that straight probation/parole was a likelihood, which it really is not (in the one incredibly brief phone call I had with her.)I’d ended up getting another lawyer very early in due to lack of urgency on their part also. And was only given a partial refund which I don’t understand because they didn’t even meet with me in person and were very hard, if not impossible, to get ahold of over the phone.It took over two months after being indicted on slightly lowered charges to learn that the lowered charges still carry more than double the time I’d been attempting to prepare myself for over the last two+ months. I’m very upset because it seems the absolute most basic thing you could do as a legal team is know, or least look up if you don’t know, the correct laws.Both charges were communicated to me as being at least one ‘class’ lower than they are (one that I was told was a misdemeanor is actually a felony, making a massive difference in my total possible time.) The laws relevant to my case were updated in ‘22, they gave me old info. Update your stuff! Didn’t seem that he even was reading me anything, quoted it off the top of his head. Really no idea what they kept that $2500 for because it wasn’t for representing me and it wasn’t for accurate legal knowledge.

Ron

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Wasn't impressed. Lesson learned, hire an attorney by the hour. For a felony case they charge 10k to get you to trial. Their banking on 20 hrs or less (usually less that's 500 an hour). My case lasted to months, I had 3 different lawyers in my 10 months, The first two took state jobs, and that last one will be late to her own funeral.I've never seen the inside of any of there offices and at no point did any of them ask for my side of the story.I probably would have done better with a public defender.

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If you need an amazing attorney the best suggestion would be Robin Bennett, she was kind and went straight to the point when I told her about my issue, she helped me with my domestic violence case and everythings been cleared now! My family is grateful and I hope she has a blessed day!

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Like all people do in life I made a mistake and I needed help. Without any idea of where I should turn I stumbled upon Suhre & Associates, LLC. Unbeknownst to me I had no idea that this would be one of the best decisions that I have made in my life. On my first initial visit I was greeted warmly by the receptionist and then delivered to a paralegal which explained to me my case and then went over the in's and out's of my case thoroughly to help guide me on my decision on whether or not this would be a good fit for me to hire Suhre and Associates, LLC. I was then introduced to Jacob Elder which was one of the best attorneys and one of the finest and most compassionate individual that I have ever met in my life. My whole experience was phenomenal and unforgettable. I'm very grateful to have hired Jacob Elder and the Suhre and Associates , LLC team to handle my case. I recommend anyone in need of help to contact them immediately and allow them to handle your case.

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If you need someone to help you in the case the emergency, Nate Miller is the one.I call him in the middle of the night, hi listen me, and in the morning he prepare everything.Good and friendly lawyer with damn good connections, my case was finished even before I enter in the courtroom.I hope nobody need this assistance, but if you need and you are in ore around of Louisville KY, give him the call, he will make your problems disappear.

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Nate was very professional and right to the point. I felt very secure with my case in his hands and got the desired outcome. Highly recommend.

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Issue resolved.

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Nate Miller represented me recently in a very difficult legal matter. Not only was he extremely professional and knowledgeable but he genuinely cared about me and what I was going through. Whenever I had any issue or question he had an answer and a solution. Going through anything in the court system is hard, but after going through this I’m genuinely happy I met Nate. it’s not often you meet some one as dedicated ,passionate but most importantly compassionate as he is. If I ever need legal representation again he will be the only lawyer I will call. I literally cannot say enough good things about Mr. Miller and your foolish to hire anyone else.

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My Attorney Nate Miller at Suhre & Associates has gone above and beyond throughout my entire case. He has fulfilled every task asked of him and has communicated with me excellently throughout the entire situation. I would absolutely recommend going to here for anyone who is in a tight situation!Update: Nate Miller Through all of his hard work got my Dui dismissed and I could not be any happier! Please if you are someone looking for an Attorney call Suhre & Associates and ask for Nate Miller he's absolutely amazing!

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Nate Miller is a great attorney. He works with you, so he is affordable. He also responds within 24 hours and keeps you updated on your tickets or case. I’m referring him to any one out there with any legal issues. He’s a 10/10.

Lorenzo Robinson

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I am so glad that I was able to speak with Nate Miller. Even though he was not able to help me with my case, he gave me some sound advice. I really wish he was my lawyer in my case. Thanks again Nate

Zach Miller

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The professional services performed by Nathan Miller and his team were far beyond my expectations. Not only were they successfully able to deal with my legal issues, but the added comfort and support of knowing they had my back gave me a level of security that is much needed when dealing with serious matters.Nate’s expertise was in full array as he dealt with my case and you can easily see his knowledge at work. I would fully recommend Nathan to anyone seeking counsel as you will be in the best hands possible.

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Nate goes above and beyond, with what you would expect! Helpful every step of the way! Treated me with respect and has been a great attorney to work with! No guessing games, all material/documents are available for easy access! Retain this man and save yourself a lot of heartache! His reputation is well deserved! Thank you very much!

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Mr. Nathan Miller was great. I was nervous the day of my court because we just became aware that I failed to attend a class demanded by the court. He got on the phone and registered me himself. That to me is way above and beyond. He then jumped through hoops and spoke with the district attorney. Well whatever he said, I walked out of the court house with my case dismissed. Awesome job Nate.Hey Nate, can you remember how to pronounce my name? Lol

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Nate Miller did an amazing job on my case. He literally handle EVERYTHING from start to finish. He was able to get ALL of my charges dismissed or amended down. He was very professional and was always available anytime of the day. The “my case portal” they use was very helpful for me to keep up with the case and communication! 10/10 would highly recommend

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The legal advice I received from Nate Miller from Suhre & Associates was instrumental in helping me navigate a recent legal matter. Nate went above and beyond to help & I really appreciated the way he spoke to me about the matter at hand. Nate broke things down in layman's terms & spoke to me in a manner my older brother would have. I don't care who you are or the severity of your case, going to court can be a scary ordeal.. having a lawyer that doesn't just consult you but is able to reassure you & lend comfort while navigating the justice system, is priceless. I highly recommend the Suhre & Associates, especially Mr. Nate Miller!

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Mr. Miller reached out to me promply on a very special day for a lot of people and was very helpful with my situation. I would highly recommend them for many situations. Thank you for time and effort.

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