Traffic Tickets in Orange & Chatham Counties
I handle traffic cases in Durham, Granville, Wake, Orange and Chatham Counties. Learn about the special procedures for lawyer representation in Orange and Chatham Counties.
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Traffic 101
Some background information about traffic cases: Most tickets will cause your insurance to go up. Learn how different violations affect your insurance and license, and when you might face suspension.
What about Prayer for Judgment Continued?
With a prayer for judgment continued (or 'PJC'), you plead guilty to a charge, but the judge never enters an official judgment. Learn how PJCs work and how they can save your insurance rates and license.
Safe Driving Schools
Often, people with tickets wonder if it will help them to go to 'traffic school.' Learn when attending a safe driving class can benefit your case and which class to choose.
How to Reduce a Traffic Ticket: Improper Equipment
Don't just pay that ticket! Let me try to get it reduced for you, maybe to 'improper equipment.' Learn why this reduction can save you from insurance and license points.
How much are the attorney's fees in a traffic case?
My goal is to charge a fee that anyone with a car and a license can pay. Learn about how attorney fees are determined for traffic cases and what additional costs to expect.
The Do-Not-License List, Clearance Letters – and DMV Fees
Learn about the National Driver Registry, DMV restoration fees, and what steps you need to take to get your name off the do-not-license list after resolving old tickets.
Working with Your Lawyer to Get the Best Results (and to Avoid Mistakes!)
Sometimes people call and say that five or six years ago they hired a lawyer to take care of a ticket. Now they can't renew their license. Learn how to prevent these problems by being an active participant in your case.
How Many Points?
People often ask, 'How many points will I get for this?' First, you need to know that there are two point systems: Driver's License Points and Insurance Points. Learn the difference and why insurance points matter more.
Seat Belt Tickets
Now and then potential clients tell me they got a ticket for not wearing their seat belt and they wonder if there is anything I can do for them. Learn why seat belt tickets are handled differently than other traffic violations.
License Suspension: Common Causes
There are all kinds of reasons that a person's license may get suspended. Learn about the most common causes I see and what steps you can take to resolve them.
Tickets and Car Accidents
If you are in a wreck and the investigating officer thinks it was your fault, you might get a ticket. Learn how to handle these citations and what your insurance company needs to provide for dismissal.
Schedule a Consultation
If you received a traffic ticket and want clear, reliable guidance, help is available. Contact the office to discuss your case and learn the next steps.