Were you stopped for driving without a license?

What is happening

• Never having had a license, having it suspended, and having it revoked are three different situations with different consequences. Driving while revoked can be a criminal charge.
• If you do not appear in court, the court can rule against you and add another suspension. The problem grows with every citation.
• For a non-citizen, a record of citations can come up in immigration applications even without a criminal conviction.

What the attorney does

• Obtains your driving record and determines exactly which of the three situations you are in.
• Appears in court for you and works to reduce the penalty or avoid a new suspension, depending on the case.
• Explains what you need to resolve with the DMV so you do not end up in the same situation again.

What to bring to the consultation

• The citation with the court date.
• Your DMV driving record, if you have it.
• Proof that you are fixing the problem: fine payments, road test appointment, insurance.
• Prior citations, if any.

Common questions

Do I have to go to court?

Yes, or have the attorney appear for you. Not appearing is what makes these citations worse.

Can I get a Wisconsin license without status?

Wisconsin currently requires proof of lawful presence for a regular license. The attorney explains the options that exist.

Does this affect my papers?

A traffic violation on its own usually does not, but a pattern of citations and arrests can weigh. It is worth resolving properly.