For anyone arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in Texas, the clock starts ticking immediately — and not just on the criminal case. The Frisco-based criminal defense firm L and L Law Group, PLLC, is drawing attention to a separate, often-overlooked administrative process that can strip a driver’s license even before a court date arrives.
FRISCO, TX, UNITED STATES, November 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — In newly published guidance, L and L Law Group is clarifying how the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) handles license suspensions through the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) program. The key point: this administrative track runs entirely parallel to, and independent of, the criminal DWI case.
When a driver refuses certain alcohol testing — or when a test result comes back at or above the legal limit — their license can face suspension through the ALR program. The firm emphasizes that the deadlines to fight this are strict and unforgiving.
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Understanding the License Hearing Deadlines
If a suspension notice is handed to the driver at the moment of arrest, DPS generally requires a hearing request within 15 days of that service. However, the timeline shifts when blood-test results arrive after the arrest. In those scenarios, DPS guidance indicates a hearing request can be submitted within 20 days of the mailing date on the subsequent suspension notice.
Which deadline applies depends entirely on the circumstances and the specific notice DPS issues. Miss the window, and the administrative suspension takes effect without any hearing at all.
“After an arrest, people tend to focus on the court date and overlook the license notice,” said Reggie London, co-founding attorney of L and L Law Group. “That deadline can come up fast, so one of the first things we review in a consultation is the paperwork they were handed that night.”
These ALR hearings are conducted through the State Office of Administrative Hearings. It’s important to note that these proceedings only address the suspension of driving privileges — they do not touch the criminal DWI charge itself. Requesting a hearing is the primary way to contest the proposed suspension.
DWI Case Review and Legal Proceedings
L and L Law Group represents clients facing DWI charges in Frisco, Plano, McKinney and other communities across Collin County. Their case reviews dig into the initial traffic stop, officer observations, field sobriety testing, arrest procedures and any breath or blood test evidence. They also scrutinize notices and court documents to flag procedural requirements and upcoming deadlines.
The legal options available and potential outcomes vary widely based on the specifics of each case, the evidence on hand and Texas law. The firm offers consultations covering criminal proceedings, administrative license issues and broader questions about representation.
About L and L Law Group, PLLC
L and L Law Group, PLLC, is a criminal defense firm headquartered in Frisco, Texas. Co-founded by attorneys Reggie London and Njeri London, the firm handles both state and federal criminal matters. Reggie London brings prior experience as a prosecutor in Dallas County.
Beyond DWI defense, the firm’s practice areas include drug offenses, assault, theft, sex crimes, juvenile cases, probation violations and federal criminal defense. Their reach extends across Collin, Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, Rockwall, Kaufman, Ellis, Hunt and Johnson counties, as well as federal cases in the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas.
L and L Law Group provides free, confidential initial consultations and maintains a 24-hour phone line for criminal defense inquiries.
Media and Firm Contact
L and L Law Group, PLLC
5899 Preston Road, Suite 101
Frisco, TX 75034
Phone: (972) 370-5060
Website: https://landllawgroup.com/
Responsible Attorney for This Communication:
Reggie London
State Bar of Texas No. 24043514
Primary Practice Location: Frisco, Texas
Attorney Advertising. This press release is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Legal outcomes depend on the circumstances of individual cases, and no particular result is guaranteed. Reading this release or contacting the firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship.
Reggie London
L and L Law Group, PLLC
+1 972-370-5060
info@landllawgroup.com
Why it matters: For anyone arrested on a DWI in Texas, the administrative license suspension can be just as disruptive as the criminal case — and the deadlines are far shorter than most expect. Understanding the 15-day and 20-day windows for requesting an ALR hearing is critical to preserving driving privileges, and this guidance underscores why immediate legal review of arrest paperwork is essential.
