Jeff Burtka joined the Nolo staff as a Legal Editor in 2023 and focuses on DUI and estate planning law.
Legal career. Jeff is a member of the State Bar of Michigan. He began his legal career as a law clerk to the judges of the Arlington County Circuit Court in Virginia. He then served as a prosecutor for six years before working in health care law and estate planning. Immediately before joining Nolo, Jeff was a staff attorney at the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Michigan, where he wrote and edited legal education resources for Michigan attorneys.
Education. Jeff has a bachelor’s degree in English and history from the University of Michigan and a law degree from George Mason University.
Other pursuits. Jeff also has worked as a freelance writer with a focus on articles about sports, the outdoors, and the environment. His articles, such as How a majority Black school in Detroit shook up the world of lacrosse, have appeared in The Guardian, Outside, Crain’s Detroit Business, Civil Eats, and more. He enjoys running, coaching youth sports, and spending time outdoors.
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Arkansas' Office of Driver Services can suspend or revoke your license for a range of driving or other offenses. If you drive with a suspended or revoked license, you may be charged with a crime.
Kansas driver's licenses can be suspended or revoked for DUI, too many violations, and certain crimes. Learn about reinstatement requirements and the penalties for driving while suspended.
In Tennessee, your driver's license can be suspended or revoked for many reasons. If you drive while your license is suspended or revoked, you could be charged with a misdemeanor.
Your Kentucky driver's license may be revoked or suspended for a variety of reasons. If you drive while it's suspended or revoked, you risk criminal charges and the possibility of fines or jail time.
In Louisiana, criminal convictions, driving offenses, and other matters can result in a license suspension or revocation. Driving while your license is suspended or revoked is a crime.
Missouri drivers can have their driving privileges revoked or suspended for various reasons. And it’s a criminal offense to operate a vehicle while your license is revoked or suspended.
In North Dakota, your license may be suspended or revoked for certain criminal convictions and other reasons. If you drive while your license is suspended or revoked, you may be charged with a crime.
Learn when you could lose your driver's license in New Hampshire and the penalties for driving after revocation or suspension.
Michigan can suspend or revoke your driving privileges for many reasons. If you drive with a suspended or revoked license, you may be charged with a crime.
Like all states, Utah may suspend or revoke your license for a variety of reasons. Driving while your license is suspended or revoked is a crime. A conviction may result in fines or jail time.
