Colorado DMV Express Consent Hearing (DUI License Hearing)
A DUI arrest can trigger two separate cases: the court case and the DMV Express Consent license case. The DMV side can move quickly, and missing the hearing request window can mean an automatic license revocation.
What is an Express Consent hearing?
Colorado’s Express Consent process is the DMV’s administrative case about your driving privileges. It’s separate from what happens in criminal court.
The hearing typically focuses on issues like:
whether the officer had legal grounds for the stop/arrest
whether proper procedures were followed
whether a chemical test was taken/refused and how it was handled
whether revocation rules apply under the specific facts
Why timing matters
License strategy often starts before court strategy. Acting quickly can help preserve options and evidence (including bodycam/dashcam, reports, and testing records).
What to gather right away
Express Consent paperwork / notice
ticket and charging documents
bond paperwork and court date info
any medical records (if relevant)
a written timeline of what happened
Why timing matters
License strategy often starts before court strategy. Acting quickly can help preserve options and evidence (including bodycam/dashcam, reports, and testing records).
What to gather right away
Express Consent paperwork / notice
ticket and charging documents
bond paperwork and court date info
any medical records (if relevant)
a written timeline of what happened
How we help
We take a coordinated approach:
confirm deadlines and hearing request requirements
evaluate stop/arrest/testing issues
plan a strategy that aligns DMV and court timelines
advise on next steps and what to avoid