Q: How can I get around if my driver's license has been suspended?

A: If your license has been suspended, an attorney can help you obtain an occupational driver's license (also called an "ODL" or "essential need license"), usually within a few days.

Once you have an occupational driver's license, you can legally drive in the performance of employment, court-ordered, medical, and essential household duties. The last category is fairly broad and could include activities such as grocery shopping, taking your children to school, shopping for clothing and furniture, taking a household member to the doctor, picking up medicine from the pharmacy, purchasing household maintenance items at the hardware store, and meeting with legal counsel.