Michigan Hardship Licenses - How do I get back on the road after an implied consent suspension?

The law in Michigan requires a driver to submit to a chemical test if under suspicion of a drunk driving offense.  Failure to comply could lead to a suspension of your license.  The driver is entitled to appeal this suspension by requesting a hearing within 14 days, but most of those appeals are denied and the suspension is upheld.  For more information this process, click link below

https://www.michiganduiplaybook.com/dui-vault-blog/michigan-implied-consent-how-to-empower-the-prosecutor-to-save-your-drivers-license

Let's say the suspension is upheld, now what? There will be a period of time where you have no license, but if this is your first implied consent, there is a good chance that a circuit court judge will listen to your "hardship".  This means if you work, go to school, have obligations to probation such as treatment, AA, community service, that a circuit court judge can sign an order to override the one year suspension by the Michigan Secretary of State.  

Seems easy enough, but how do you do this? Most judges require a lot of documentation, precise routes to and from locations, letters of proof of employment from employer, documentation of enrollment in classes.  A judge could even require an interlock in your vehicle.  

I've found the best approach to this type of situation is double and triple documentation, and to paint a picture of progress since the arrest.  A judge may wish to make this decision based on the facts of the case - was there a crash? what was your BAC number?

While those facts are relevant, should they be the deciding factor? Maybe.  

I would rather focus on the progress my client had made since the arrest with treatment, education, compliance in testing, and growth in your family and professional life.  We seek the license to continue our progress, which makes it easier for a judge to say yes.