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title: "How do I get my license back after a DUI without a lawyer?"
description: "You can handle reinstatement on your own by following the DMV checklist. Serve the suspension, complete the alcohol program, install the interlock if required, get SR-22 insurance, pay fees, and pass..."
url: https://riduiguy.com/faq-items/how-do-i-get-my-license-back-after-a-dui-without-a-lawyer/
date: 2026-05-23
modified: 2026-05-23
author: "The RI DUI Guy"
type: faq
lang: en
---

# How do I get my license back after a DUI without a lawyer?

You can handle reinstatement on your own by following the DMV checklist. Serve the suspension, complete the alcohol program, install the interlock if required, get SR-22 insurance, pay fees, and pass any required tests. However, an experienced lawyer can navigate hearings, reduce suspension length, and avoid the documentation mistakes that delay reinstatement by months.

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