Should I Fight My Traffic Ticket?

Many individuals reach out to our office for help in fighting their traffic tickets. After discussing the available options, risks, and potential benefits of a trial, most clients decide to pursue a negotiated settlement. The cost is often a significant consideration. With hourly rates frequently exceeding $300 for a trial attorney, a trial can be an unnecessary expense if viable alternatives exist. When no good alternatives are available, we routinely recommend going to trial and are able to assist in the process or refer you to someone who can.

What Are the Risks of Taking My Case to Trial?

A plea bargain can be a good option if the terms are acceptable, as it guarantees a specific outcome and avoids the risk of a less certain or potentially less favorable result at trial. Competent legal advice is essential when making this decision. Our lawyers are here to help you evaluate your options and determine whether to accept a plea bargin offer or proceed to trial.

Why Most Cases Should Be Resolved by Plea Agreement

While you may choose to take your case to trial after reviewing your options, we, like many traffic lawyers, believe that most cases are best resolved through a negotiated plea. With over five decades of combined experience handling citations and legal matters across Texas, our attorneys bring the knowledge, reputation, and professional relationships necessary to meet the needs of our clients. Our goal is to negotiate with the courts to help our clients avoid convictions and excessive penalties.

What happens when you hire an attorney to represent you on your citations?

After completing the initial onboarding process, our office will send a letter of representation on your behalf to the city where your case(s) are located. The initial court appearance date stated on your traffic citation will be replaced with a date for an attorney plea docket, which will be issued to our office by the city. We will notify you of the attorney docket date and any future settings.

In general, you do not need to be present at the attorney docket setting unless you have been issued a show-cause notice for failure to comply with the terms of your plea agreement. Other scenarios requiring your presence in court may vary depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the offense. Our office will inform you of the court's conditions and the plea offer once the attorney docket date is set.