Points add up
Most moving violations add one point to your DMV record, and more serious ones add two. Too many points within 12, 24 or 36 months can lead to a negligent operator suspension.
Traffic tickets · California
A ticket in the mail
or a license at risk?
One citation can mean a fine, a point on your record and higher insurance. Several in a short time can make the DMV treat you as a negligent operator. An independent attorney helps you decide whether to contest, attend traffic school or resolve a missed court date.
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The essentials
What matters for a California traffic ticket?
Traffic school
For some one-point violations a judge may let you complete traffic school to keep the point confidential. Eligibility depends on the violation, your license type and how recently you last attended.
Failure to appear
Missing the date on your ticket can lead to a separate failure to appear charge and a hold on your license. Act quickly if the date has passed.
You can contest it
You can plead not guilty and ask for a trial in court. Many courts also allow a trial by written declaration.
Easy to start
No big leap.
Just a first step.
You tell us what is going on. We find the right attorney for it.
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A few words about your situation.
Choose your topic and leave your contact details. You don’t need a complete file to get started.
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A free first call.
Our intake team gets in touch, clarifies what you need and connects you with an independent attorney licensed in California.
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A flat fee before any work.
The attorney reviews your case and quotes the scope and a fee in writing. You decide whether to go ahead.
For later, not for now
What you can have
ready for the call.
You don’t need to upload anything in the form. These documents can help later:
- The citation or courtesy notice from the court
- Your driver license and, if you have it, your DMV driving record
- Photos, dashcam footage or witness details from the stop
The date on your citation still applies while you look for help. An enquiry does not stop any deadline.
You may still be wondering …
Before we
talk.
Is it worth contesting a ticket?
It depends on the evidence, on your record and on what a conviction would cost you in points and insurance. An attorney can weigh this with you before the due date.
I hold a commercial license. Is anything different?
Yes. Commercial drivers are generally not eligible for traffic school to hide a point, and some violations carry heavier consequences for a commercial license.
What does the first call cost?
The first call is free and without obligation. If you want an attorney to take on your matter, the attorney quotes the scope and fee in writing before any work starts.
What happens after I send my request?
Our intake team reviews your request and gets in touch to clarify it and arrange the call. Sending the form does not create an attorney-client relationship and does not book an appointment.
The first step is free
Let's look at your next step together.
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