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Law Offices of
Jeffrey A. Herzog, P.A.

3106 ALT US 19
Palm Harbor, FL 34683


Toll Free: (866) 789-4002
Phone: (727) 789-4000
Fax: (727) 789-4002


DUI Defense Attorney & Lawyer legal services for the following areas:

Palm Harbor
Clearwater
New Port Richey

Hillsborough County
Pasco County
Pinellas County

Trinity
Safety Harbor
Tarpon Springs
Oldsmar
Odessa
Holiday
Zephyrhills
Port Richey


The longer one waits to obtain the legal advice and services of an experienced attorney or lawyer in legal matters; the ability to achieve a successful or desired result may be dramatically reduced.


Palm Harbor DUI Attorney & Lawyer providing professional DUI Defense, Driving Under The Influence legal services in Palm Harbor, Clearwater, New Port Richey, and the surrounding Southwest Florida communities.


You only have 10 days from the date of the DUI arrest to request an administrative hearing with the department of motor vehicles. At this point you may request to be granted hardship driving privileges while you are involved in the legal process of defending yourself against DUI charges.

If you have been charged with a DUI offense, make sure your rights and liberties are protected by seeking the legal advice of a local Palm Harbor DUI defense attorney & lawyer. We and assist you in the administrative hearing process, as DUI charge defense. Contact the Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Herzog, P.A., today by calling Toll Free: (866)-789-4002 or Locally at (727) 789-4000.

Business Purposes Only/Employment Purposes Only Reinstatements-s. 322.271, F.S. and s. 322.28, F.S.

  • First Conviction: Must complete DUI school, apply to department for hearing for possible hardship reinstatement. Mandatory ignition interlock device for up to six months for BAL of .15.

  • Second Convictions (or more): No hardship license except as provided below. Mandatory ignition interlock device for one year, or for two years if BAL is greater than .20.

  • Second Conviction Within 5 Years: (5-Year Revocation) May apply for hardship reinstatement hearing after one year. Must complete DUI school and remain in the DUI supervision program for the remainder of the revocation period (failure to report for counseling or treatment shall result in cancellation of the hardship license). Applicant may not have consumed any alcoholic beverage or controlled substance or driven a motor vehicle for 12 months prior to reinstatement. Mandatory ignition interlock device for one year or for two years if BAL is greater than .15.

  • Third Conviction Within 10 Years: (10-Year Revocation) May apply for hardship reinstatement hearing after two years. Must complete DUI school and remain in the DUI supervision program for the remainder of the revocation period (failure to report for counseling or treatment shall result in the cancellation of the hardship license). Applicant may not have consumed any alcoholic beverage or controlled substance or driven a motor vehicle for 12 months prior to reinstatement.  Mandatory ignition interlock device for two years.

  • DUI Manslaughter With No Prior DUI Related Conviction: (Permanent Revocation): May be eligible for hardship reinstatement after 5 years have expired from date of revocation or expired from date of term of incarceration provided the following requirements have been met:

1. Has not been arrested for a drug-related offense for at least 5 years prior to the hearing;

2. Has not driven a motor vehicle without a license for at least 5 years prior to the hearing;

3. Has been alcohol and drug-free for at least 5 years prior to the hearing; and

4. Must complete a DUI school and must be supervised under the DUI program for the remainder of the revocation period (failure to report for counseling or treatment shall result in cancellation of the hardship license).

5. Ignition interlock device required for two years.

  • Manslaughter, DUI Serious Bodily Injury, or Vehicular Homicide Convictions: (3 Year Revocation): May immediately apply for hardship reinstatement hearing. Must complete DUI school or advanced driver improvement course.

Hardship License Prohibited:

1. Florida law prohibits any hardship reinstatement upon 2nd or subsequent suspension for test refusal or if driver has been convicted of (DUI) section 316.193, F.S., two or more times.

2. Persons disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle cannot obtain a hardship license to operate a commercial motor vehicle.

If you have been charged with a DUI crime in Palm Harbor, Clearwater, New Port Richey, or the Southwest Florida area, contact an experienced attorney & lawyer at the Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Herzog, P.A., today by calling Toll Free: (866)-789-4002 / Locally: (727) 789-4000, or email with any questions, comments, or concerns, or to schedule a confidential legal consultation.


If you require professional legal advice and representation in Palm Harbor, Clearwater, New Port Richey, and surrounding Southwest Florida counties, make sure your legal rights are protected by seeking the legal advice of an experienced attorney & lawyer.

Contact the Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Herzog, P.A., today by calling Toll Free: (866)-789-4002 or Locally at (727) 789-4000 to schedule a confidential legal consultation.

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Palm Harbor DUI Attorney & Lawyer providing professional DUI Defense, Driving Under The Influence legal services in Palm Harbor, Clearwater, New Port Richey, and the surrounding Southwest Florida communities.

  

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