Can I get license back before fine is paid

If the fine you're referring to is being paid to the court, then no you don't have to pay that off before your license is reinstated. Somewhere around June or July of last year you should've received a Reinstatement Requirements Letter from PENNDOT. That letter lays out what you need to do to have your license reinstated. You should continue to pay on your fines with the court. Good luck.

No. Penndot proceedings do not rest on your criminal case fines being paid.

Paying a fine is usually not a prerequisite for getting your drivers license reinstated UNLESS there is a Court Order that says all fines must be paid prior to reinstatement.