ALR refers to an Administrative License Revocation. At an ALR hearing, a judge determines whether you have the right to keep your license after a charge for a DWI. However, these hearings are quite different from other criminal proceedings. An administrative law judge (ALJ) presides over this type of hearing. It’s important to note that these judges don’t necessarily have training in DWI law. Moreover, the hearing has no jury. Often, this makes an ALR hearing one-sided and difficult for someone to win without representation. Still, the stronger your defense, the better your chances are of receiving a good recommendation. This leaves you with the potential to reduce or drop charges and save your license. When you partner with our team of skilled Houston criminal defense attorneys, you have an advocate on your side. We understand how to deal with an ALJ. Your Houston DWI lawyer works with you to navigate the ALR hearing and fight to maintain your independence.