Error and Injustice Reversed in Clearing CDL Driver’s Mistaken Record in National Driver Register

05/01/2025


Law Offices of David P. Sheldon Secures Clearance for Professional Driver Wrongfully Suspended Due to State Record Error

Washington, D.C. – The Law Offices of David P. Sheldon, PLLC, has successfully resolved a critical driver’s license suspension case on behalf of a Pennsylvania resident whose professional livelihood was threatened by an unfounded suspension recorded in Tennessee.

The plaintiff, a professional driver, was wrongfully flagged in the National Driver Register due to a decades-old Tennessee violation record that did not belong to them. Despite clear evidence that they were not the driver who had failed to appear in Tennessee court or pay the related fine, the error caused the suspension of their driving privileges and blocked the renewal of their Pennsylvania CDL driver’s license.

The wrongful suspension jeopardized the plaintiff’s ability to drive commercially, causing significant and unjust hardship, including the loss of income opportunities and disruption to their professional life.

Through tenacious legal advocacy, the Law Offices of David P. Sheldon, PLLC worked directly with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, the Williamson County Juvenile Court, and Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation (PennDOT). After a detailed legal review, Tennessee officials formally reversed the erroneous suspension and cleared the plaintiff’s driving record, allowing the plaintiff to regain their full commercial and personal driving privileges.

“Our client was unfairly burdened by an error that had real, damaging consequences on their ability to work and provide for themselves,” said David P. Sheldon, founding attorney. “No individual should have to suffer career-altering setbacks due to bureaucratic mistakes. We were proud to stand up for our client, correct the record, and restore their rights.”

The firm remains committed to defending individuals who face unfair or erroneous government actions, when administrative errors interfere with livelihoods, security, and personal rights.

About the Law Offices of David P. Sheldon, PLLC:
Located in Washington, D.C., the Law Offices of David P. Sheldon, PLLC specializes in military, federal, and administrative law. The firm has earned national recognition for defending service members, veterans, and civilians against injustice in administrative and court proceedings.

Contact:
The Law Offices of David P. Sheldon, PLLC
100 M Street SE, Suite 600
Washington, D.C. 20003
Phone: (202) 546-9575
www.militarydefense.com

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