What is an ALR Hearing or Suspension?

ALR stands for Administrative License Revocation. An ALR Hearing is the process by which a person who has been arrested for DWI can contest the driver's license suspension that is imposed for refusal or failure of a breath or blood test during a DWI investigation. The suspension goes into effect automatically if an ALR Hearing is not requested within 15 days of the arrest. An individual can request a hearing by following the instructions provided on the notice of suspension, but it is generally best to have an attorney do it.

I pursue an Occupational Driver's License for no additional charge when the government prevails in the hearing and for clients who retain me as their DWI attorney after the 15-day ALR window has elapsed.

If you have been charged with DWI, you should retain a qualified attorney as soon as possible to ensure that this and other rights are adequately protected.