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Court & Hearings

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Administrative hearings

An administrative hearing is different from a court process, but works the same way. These resources explain the process.

Appealing a DCFS decision
Steps to appeal a DCFS decision from time limits to going to your administrative hearing.
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Getting your license back if it was suspended for unpaid tickets or tolls
Learn how to get your driver’s license reinstated after a suspension for unpaid traffic tickets, parking fines, or tolls with these steps.
How-To
Fight a denial, reduction, or end in Social Security benefits
Steps to appeal a Social Security decision from the deadlines you must follow to how the administrative hearing works.
How-To
Being sued in small claims court and changing the court date
Understand how you will learn about a lawsuit against you and how to get more time to respond or appear in court.
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Right to an interpreter during administrative hearings
Learn about your right to access an interpreter as an individual with limited English proficiency who is involved in an administrative hearing.
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