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4 Reasons You Should Hire a Lawyer to Fight Your Traffic Ticket

11/12/2015

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Traffic tickets aren’t just costly in terms of fines.  They also put demerit points on your driving record, which can increase your monthly insurance premium.  Here are four great reasons why you should consider hiring a lawyer if you’re faced with traffic charges:
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1.  A lawyer knows how to get you out of it.
 
Lawyers are trained to find loopholes.  Unlike the average person, a lawyer will know where to look for the tiniest error in your traffic violation.  They know the laws and they understand the technicalities.  If a mistake has been made, your legal counsel will be all over it.  And that could mean getting out of your ticket altogether.
 
2.  A lawyer knows how to get your ticket reduced.
 
Lawyers are trained in the art of negotiation.  If they can’t get you out of it, they will likely be able to reduce the charges and reduce the fine you’re required to pay.  This could mean you would have few or no points against your driving record, which keeps your insurance payments low.
 
3.  You’ll look better in front of the judge.
 
Hiring a lawyer will show the judge that you’re invested in your case, and that could sway the judge to grant you a more favorable outcome.  Having legal counsel by your side indicates that you are willing to go the extra mile to prove your innocence, or at the very least, your good intentions.  Also, your lawyer will have a good sense of the judge’s personality and rulings because they’ve appeared in front of them many times in the courtroom.  That means your lawyer has an established dynamic with the judge that will work to your advantage.
 
4.  It probably costs less than you think.
 
Most traffic lawyers, like us, have reasonable rates.  And we offer the extra advantage of a free consultation.  It doesn’t cost you a dime to call us and see what your options are, and getting your ticket reduced or removed from your record is usually well worth it.
22 Comments
Skyler Williams link
8/8/2016 11:19:40 pm

That's reassuring to know that if the ticket gets reduced then so do the points against your record. Luckily, I have never gotten a ticket. My brother on the other hand has. He'll be glad to know that if he gets his reduced he'll be in a better place.

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Tomas Killington link
3/22/2017 09:41:03 am

My brother recently received a traffic ticket. He feels like he was treated unfairly and is looking for options to reduce the fine. I didn't realize a traffic lawyer can help find technicalities or mistakes that are made that could potentially get you out of paying the fine. That's something my brother could really use right now.

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Bernard Clyde link
5/9/2017 02:52:45 pm

It's good to know that a lawyer can at least help reduce the charges of your traffic fine. Plus, I think they can help give you a bit more comfort as you go through the legal process after getting a ticket, especially if it's new to you. I think it's important that you feel like you have some legal help so that you can make the best decisions for yourself concerning your traffic ticket.

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Alex Dean link
5/25/2017 01:11:25 pm

I recently just got a traffic ticket, and am having to go to court for it. I am just curious to know whether or not it would be worth it to hire an attorney to help me with this process. It's good to know that if I do hire one, it will help me look better in front of the judge. Which will hopefully help the judge grant more in my favor.

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Hannah Schroeder link
10/11/2017 05:10:55 pm

It's interesting that hiring a traffic violation attorney might sway the judge to an outcome that's more favorable for you. My sister and brother-in-law received a ticket with an outrageous price for double-parking at the hospital when my sister was going into labor. If they hire a lawyer, maybe the judge will see that they deserve to have the ticket waived.

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Camille Devaux link
7/11/2018 04:37:00 pm

It is nice to know that most traffic law attorneys cost less that what most people expect. What a relief for those who are thinking about getting this legal help. My brother would like knowing this since he was looking into these types of lawyers.

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Dave Anderson link
10/4/2018 07:18:54 pm

I like how lawyers are trained in the art of negotiation. If I am not able to be let out of a ticket, I would love to have it reduced. I just don't want to pay all that money honestly. Traffic tickets are super expensive pieces of paper.

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Dio Marsaille link
10/11/2018 01:29:06 am

Thank you for pointing out that lawyers are masters of negotiation and that if they cannot help the person to win the case, they can at least ask to reduce the charges. I will mention this to a friend who is convinced that there is no chance for him to win the case. Even so, I am pretty sure he would at least want to spend less money on the fine. I will ask him again to hire a lawyer.

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Sam Li link
10/30/2018 04:34:20 pm

I love how you said that lawyers are trained in the art of negotiation. Fighting a traffic ticket in court requires a great attorney to side with you and work for your cause. If I were to ever feel a need to take a traffic violation to court, I would take the time to find a reliable attorney that cares about my concerns.

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Sariah Meagle link
3/10/2019 07:41:03 pm

In order to look better in front of the judge, I'll be sure to hire a traffic law attorney. After all, they know how to get me out of parking in a non-parking spot. Since it costs less than I think, it would be a convenient option for me to have an expert around.

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Thomas Peterson link
6/17/2019 09:40:14 am

I like that you mentioned that if a traffic lawyer can't get you out of a ticket they can at least be a help to reduce the charges. I recently got a speeding ticket and was supposed to meet in court about it. I'd love to get in touch with a lawyer and see what I might be able to do to solve this.

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6/29/2019 02:52:29 am

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rachel frampton link
9/19/2019 12:18:00 pm

My sister has been issued a ticket about last week; she wanted to hire a traffic violation lawyer, but she's not sure if it's worth it. Thank you for sharing this article, it's good to learn that the said lawyer can also negotiate with a judge which may result to lower my sister's fine and reduce her charges. I think it's best if we'll look for a lawyer who can help her out.

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Callum Palmer link
10/3/2019 10:40:48 pm

If I got a traffic ticket, I would for sure want to try and get rid of it. As you said, I should go ahead and get the help of an attorney. They would know the ins and outs of the legal world where I know nothing about.

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kate hansen link
12/9/2019 02:52:59 pm

I never knew that having a lawyer could help the judge know that you are invested in your case. My sister recently got a speeding ticket a couple of days ago, and she was asking me if I thought it was worth it to hire a lawyer. I'll have to pass this information along to her so she can know the benefits of hiring a lawyer!

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Zachary Tomlinson link
2/26/2020 04:41:37 pm

Thanks for helping me understand why I should hire a lawyer to fight for my traffic ticket. I had no idea that traffic tickets can put demerit points on my driving record. What you said about how hiring a lawyer can show the judge that I'm invested in my case was really interesting to me. I should get a lawyer if ever I get a traffic ticket due to a violation.

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Derek McDoogle link
4/10/2020 11:31:32 am

My brother told me that he received a traffic ticket and he claims it wasn't his fault. I found it interesting when you said that an attorney will look for the smallest error to fight against the traffic ticket. Thanks for sharing this article, I will recommend him to contact a lawyer so that he can get better assistance.

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Nelson Fogerty link
5/12/2020 02:35:17 pm

It's helpful that you point out that hiring a lawyer can help you if you have been ticketed for a traffic violation. I got a speeding ticket yesterday, so I'm thinking about hiring a traffic lawyer to help me. I'm going to look for a good traffic attorney in my area to hire.

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Mike Sanders link
6/1/2020 11:47:18 am

It's awesome that lawyers can help you find loopholes to help you with your traffic violations. My sister has been telling me about how she got a ticket the other day. I'll share this information with her so that she can look into her options for traffic lawyers who can help her with this.

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Bob Newton link
7/21/2020 03:42:24 pm

It's awesome that you point out that a lawyer can help get your penalty for a traffic ticket reduced or eliminated. My wife received a speeding ticket yesterday, so I'm considering hiring a lawyer to help her. I'm going to search in our area for a good traffic lawyer to hire.

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Joseph Martial link
9/28/2020 07:28:49 am

It is really better to hire a lawyer when you are in a sticky situation, you just have to find the right lawyer for your specific need.

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Fred Gibbons link
10/7/2020 04:02:19 pm

It's interesting that you mention that hiring an attorney when you have a traffic ticket can reduce the penalty that you have to pay. I received a speeding ticket yesterday while driving home from work, so I'm considering hiring a lawyer to help me. I'm going to search for a reputable attorney in my area who deals with traffic violations.

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