DWI, DMV & Court Evaluations

When a DWI, court matter, or North Carolina DMV requirement calls for a professional evaluation, understanding what you need to do next can feel overwhelming. Counseling Choices provides professional evaluations designed to help individuals complete required assessments efficiently and understand the next steps in the process.
Our goal is to make the evaluation process as clear and straightforward as possible. Appointments are typically available quickly, and most evaluations can be completed within a matter of days.

DWI and DMV Evaluations in North Carolina

Certain legal or driving-related circumstances may require an evaluation by a qualified professional. Counseling Choices provides DMV and court-requested evaluations for individuals who need to satisfy these requirements and move forward with the appropriate recommendations or documentation.
Evaluations are conducted by Sandy Castro, LCMHC, LCAS-A, who has more than 20 years of experience in the mental health and substance use treatment field. Sandy is also registered with the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles as an approved evaluator.
Each evaluation is approached professionally and individually. Rather than treating the assessment as simply another requirement to check off a list, Sandy works to understand the circumstances surrounding the evaluation and provide an appropriate clinical assessment based on the individual’s situation.

What to Expect During the Evaluation Process

If you have been told that you need an evaluation for the DMV, a court, an attorney, or another referring organization, you may not know exactly what to expect. Counseling Choices works to make the process easy to navigate from your first contact through completion.
When you contact our office, we will first determine what type of evaluation you have been asked to complete and what information may be needed. Appointments are typically scheduled within 24 hours, depending on availability.
During the evaluation, Sandy will review the relevant circumstances and conduct the appropriate assessment. The specific process may vary according to the reason for the evaluation and the requirements involved.
In most cases, the entire process is completed in less than seven days, helping clients address time-sensitive DMV or court requirements without unnecessary delays.

A Professional, Individualized Approach
An evaluation is intended to provide an accurate assessment of your circumstances and identify appropriate recommendations when necessary. Counseling Choices approaches this process from a clinical perspective while recognizing that legal and DMV-related situations can create significant stress for individuals and their families.

Counseling Choices has extensive experience working with individuals affected by substance use disorders, mental health concerns, behavioral challenges, and co-occurring conditions. The practice emphasizes individualized care rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
If an evaluation identifies concerns that may benefit from additional support, Counseling Choices also offers services related to addiction counseling, mental health therapy, recovery coaching, family support, and other behavioral health needs. This allows clients to explore appropriate next steps when additional services are recommended.

Court-Requested Evaluations

Counseling Choices also provides evaluations requested as part of certain court or legal matters. The requirements for these evaluations can differ depending upon the circumstances and the organization requesting the assessment.
If you have paperwork, instructions, or other information explaining what type of evaluation you need, having that information available when scheduling can help determine the appropriate service.
If you are uncertain about what has been requested, contact Counseling Choices and provide as much information as possible about the requirement so we can help determine the appropriate next step.

How Quickly Can I Complete My Evaluation?

We understand that DMV and court requirements are often time-sensitive.
Appointments are typically scheduled within 24 hours, and the full evaluation process is generally completed in less than seven days.
Actual timing may depend on appointment availability, the type of evaluation required, and whether additional information or documentation is necessary.

Evaluation Fees
Fees vary depending upon the type of evaluation required:
DMV or court-requested evaluations: $150
Other evaluations: $150–$280
If you are unsure which evaluation applies to your circumstances, contact Counseling Choices before scheduling so we can help clarify the appropriate service and associated fee.

Schedule a DWI, DMV or Court-Requested Evaluation

If you have been asked to complete a DWI, DMV, court-requested, or related evaluation, contact Counseling Choices to get started.

We will help determine the appropriate evaluation, explain what information you should have available, and schedule your appointment as quickly as possible.

Counseling Choices is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and provides professional behavioral health and evaluation services to individuals and families throughout the area.

Contact Counseling Choices to schedule your evaluation or ask questions about the process.