Frequently Asked Questions

How often will your office update me about my traffic case?

The courts normally provide both my office and you the formal hearing date once set. Feel free to contact me for the status of your case anytime. I will contact you if I need to discuss anything about your case or need you to take some affirmative action, such as completing a traffic safety class.

What is the timeline for resolving my traffic case?

Courts can have different timelines for setting Contested Hearing dates, depending on the court's hearing schedule. Once my office is retained on a matter, I file my documents with the court and prosecutor. The prosecutor will then send me the discovery documents such as the ticket and narrative report. I review them and look for any potential issues I can use to keep the ticket off your record. Most court will set hearings on traffic cases within 2-3 months with some exceptions, such as if a case is continued to a new date based on a scheduling conflict. I then appear at the hearing on your behalf with the goal of keeping the ticket off your record.

Are there alternative options like traffic school or plea deals?

Many times, if a ticket cannot be dismissed, I can reach an agreement with the prosecutor to amend the ticket down to a “non-moving” violation, such a Expired Tabs or Failure to Wear a Seatbelt. These violations do not affect insurance rates based on their “non-moving” status and are common reductions for that reason. Occasionally, a prosecutor will request the client complete an online traffic safety class to obtain a dismissal or amendment, based on the infraction and driving record.