Appeal of hardship license denial in MA

Bad idea.  Recent appellate decisions in Massachusetts have established one clear fact:  When considering whether to grant a hardship license, the Massachusetts Board of Appeals has a great deal of discretion and, except in unusual circumstances, the Board's decision should not be disturbed.  For that reason, among others, wining an appeal at the Superior Court is a big challenge.  The Superior Court is required to give deference to the Board of Appeal's experience and specialized knowledge.  So, the Superior Court judges are not very likely to step in and substitute their judgment for that of the Board.

After you have lost your initial case and your license has been suspended, the best opportunity to turn the tide and get a hardship license is with the Board of Appeals.  At that point, an experienced attorney can step in and put her experience and knowledge of the process to good use. You have a better chance of prevailing with an attorney.  In my opinion, when you get to the point of appealing to the Superior Court, you are wasting your money, because, absent some glaring error on the part of the Board of Appeals, you will not win, even with an attorney's assistance. My suggestion:  Find the money and hire an attorney.  Good luck.