Venecia's right. This is part of what you pay your lawyer for. In my state, the length of a driver's license suspension is determined by the Department of Transportation, pursuant to their rather strict and formulaic rules. (90 suspension for the first offense; 6 month suspension for the second, etc).
However, if your lawyer tells you that the judge has discretion regarding the length and/or term of your suspension, I think the judge would want to hear what you have to say. Heck, I would print/copy your opening post and read it to the judge at your next court appearance.
Good luck.