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Florida Driver’s License Suspensions
After A Civil Judgment

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A Legal Solution Exists, But It's Often Overlooked

Do you have an insurance company or lawyer telling you that you can't get your driver's license back unless you pay

WHAT THEY SAY, WHEN THEY SAY & HOW THEY SAY?

Florida Law Provides
A Different Option.

Hundreds of Floridians have their licenses suspended each month over unpaid civil judgments, often tied to auto accident cases with insufficient insurance. 

For many people, this creates an impossible situation: No work, no transportation for family obligations, and an increased risk of criminal charges for driving while suspended.

Civil Judgment Entered Against You After a Motor Vehicle Accident

Once reported, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles may suspend driving privileges until the judgment is satisfied or otherwise resolved.

Why This Happens

Typically Suspensions Occur When:

AND

You Had Insufficient Insurance Coverage in the Motor Vehicle Accident

AND

The Judgment Remains Unpaid

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Traditionally, Judgment Creditors Insist That Drivers:

The Common Approach

Pay The Judgment In Full.

Enter Into Aggressive, Creditor-Controlled Payment Plans.

These plans are frequently unrealistic and disconnected from a person’s actual financial ability, yet they determine whether the driver can legally remain on the road.

Court Evaluates Financial Circumstances

There is a little-used legal mechanism that allows a judge– not the creditor, attorney, or insurance company– to establish a fair and manageable post-judgment payment plan.

Court Sets a Budget-Based Payment Plan

Possible License Reinstated While You Pay Over Time

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There's A Court-Approved Alternative

The Good News

In one reported case handled by this firm, the court ordered a post-judgment payment plan of $150 per month and stated the order was entered to permit and facilitate restoration of the driver's license.

Order May be Issued to Restore

* Results depend on the facts and circumstances of each case.

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Establish Manageable Plans

We help establish budget-based payment arrangements that the court can evaluate based on your actual financial circumstances.

Driver’s License Restoration – We’ve Done This Before

Churchill Law Group, PLLC represents judgment debtors statewide in matters involving court-approved driving privilege restoration plans.

Restore Driving Privileges

Our goal is to secure court orders that facilitate the prompt restoration of your driving privileges while payments are made over time.

Prevent Legal Fallout

Professional intervention helps prevent the risk of criminal charges for driving while suspended and long-term legal complications.

Churchill Law Group, PLLC Offers

Affordability & Access to Representation

Flat-fee and installment payment options available

Payment arrangements cover all legal fees and costs

Consultations available by phone or video conference

Why Legal Representation Matters

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Post-Judgment Steps​

Navigating specific court rules and complex motions required to reopen or modify a judgment payment structure is hard without legal training, legal knowledge, and precision.

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Administrative Reporting

The Florida DMV maintains strict reporting criteria. We ensure that court orders are accurately drafted and submitted to trigger your license clearance status effectively.

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Financial Hardship

Presenting a clear, evidence-based budget to the court is essential for securing a payment plan that is genuinely affordable, sustainable, and legally defensible.

Handled incorrectly, these matters can worsen rather than resolve the problem. Handled properly, they can support lawful restoration and long-term compliance.

Statewide Florida Representation

Churchill Law Group, PLLC, represents clients throughout Florida in debt-related legal matters such as litigation, bankruptcy, and now... driver’s license suspension matters following civil judgments. Wherever your case is pending, chances are we have handled matters in that county before.

Facing Driver’s License Suspension After a Civil Judgment?

Regain your independence. Our litigation-focused firm is on the leading edge of this new method of Florida license restoration after financial judgments and civil debt issues.

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Request a Consultation

Tell us a bit about your situation and we’ll follow up regarding your driver's license restoration options. Churchill Law Group, PLLC represents judgment debtors statewide in matters involving court-approved restoration plans.

Our Locations 

Tallahassee, FL

PO Box 5122
Tallahassee, FL 32314
 

Phone: (855) 775-7224

St. Petersburg, FL

433 Central Ave 4th Floor
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
 

Phone: (855) 775-7224

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