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Maryland MVA Hearing Lawyer for DUI Arrests
You could be days away from losing your license. At FrizWoods, we represent drivers at MVA administrative hearings under Section 16-205.1, and we've helped hundreds walk away with no suspension, restricted licenses, or ignition interlock alternatives.
Meet our MVA Hearing Lawyers
Max Frizalone
Extensive experience defending drivers at 16-205.1 MVA hearings across Maryland.
- Successfully argued for no license suspension in numerous administrative DUI cases.
- Regularly challenges DR-15 advisement issues, police paperwork errors, and probable cause at MVA hearings.
- Helps clients secure restricted licenses or ignition interlock alternatives to avoid full suspensions.
Luke Woods
Trusted counsel for administrative hearings with a focus on license protection.
- Has represented hundreds of drivers at MVA administrative hearings under Section 16-205.1.
- Proficient in cross-examining officers and identifying procedural flaws to prevent suspension.
- Works to preserve driving privileges through modifications, interlock programs, or dismissals.
Don't Face the MVA Alone
After a DUI arrest, the MVA will try to suspend your license automatically. You only have 10 days to request a hearing if you want to keep driving while your case is pending. If you do nothing for 45 days, you will be suspended.
At FrizWoods, we represent clients at these critical MVA hearings and fight to:
- Prevent your license from being suspended
- Negotiate a restricted or modified license
- Challenge police paperwork or procedural errors
- Avoid ignition interlock when possible
What Is a 16-205.1 Hearing?
This is an administrative hearing with the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH), not a criminal court. It determines whether your license will be suspended based on:
- Refusing a breath test
- Blowing over the legal limit (0.08+)
- Prior DUI history
We have extensive experience representing drivers at these hearings, and we know how to challenge the evidence, cross-examine officers, and protect your rights.
Why Choose FrizWoods?
- Hundreds of hearings handled across Maryland
- No-suspension outcomes and favorable modifications are common
- Personalized defense strategies based on your driving record and arrest details
- Direct communication with your attorney, not a paralegal or junior associate
Whether you're a first-time offender or facing a repeat DUI, we understand what's at stake. Your job, your family, and your future all depend on your ability to drive.
Get Help Before the Clock Runs Out
Once you receive the MVA Order of Suspension, the deadline starts:
- 10 days to request a hearing and keep driving
- 30 days to request a hearing overall
- Miss the deadline = automatic suspension
Don't wait. Let us request the hearing, prepare your defense, and fight for your ability to stay on the road.
What to Expect at Your Hearing
- Held before an Administrative Law Judge
- Officer may testify about the stop, arrest, and testing
- Your attorney can raise legal defenses, challenge paperwork, and argue for a restricted license or dismissal
We've successfully defended clients where the officer failed to submit forms correctly, provided inadequate advisements, or lacked probable cause.
Common Results We've Achieved
? No license suspension at all
? Restricted driving privileges for work, school, and medical needs
? Reinstatement of full driving privileges after successful challenge
? Avoidance of ignition interlock device
Let us help you do the same.
Speak With an MVA Hearing Lawyer Today
If you're looking for a lawyer to represent you at your Maryland DUI MVA hearing, we're ready to step in. Don't roll the dice alone.
Contact FrizWoods now for a free consultation. We'll handle the hearing request, develop a defense strategy, and help you move forward with confidence.