William C. Head, P.C.
Atlanta DUI Law Firm
7 Best Reasons to Hire a Traffic Lawyer in Georgia
By: Larry Kohn, Atlanta Traffic & DUI Lawyer with 20+ Years of Experience
Georgia Traffic Ticket Fines for a Georgia Traffic Citation Are Just One Issue
If you are asking yourself if you need a lawyer for traffic violations in Georgia, the answer for most accused motorists is YES. Since Georgia Traffic Ticket fines and surcharges can exceed $1000 per offense, hiring a lawyer for traffic ticket offenses can save you money, but more importantly save you the stress and uncertainty of not knowing what impact pleading guilty (or even nolo contendere) will cause.
Plus, in over 95% of our cases, we can save our clients with Georgia traffic tickets TIME, which is of extreme value to most of our highly successful clients.
Save Time, Money, and Stress by Hiring an Experienced Georgia Traffic Attorney
A misdemeanor traffic ticket Georgia case also can be very inconvenient to fight by trying to be your own lawyer, not to mention the facts that almost no one (who is not a traffic ticket lawyer) knows the many ways to avoid harsh driver’s license issues for “taking a plea” to a violation of Georgia traffic laws.
Georgia traffic tickets are all misdemeanors. You could be standing in traffic court and have a winning defense or motion that COULD be asserted, but you would not know it. By utilizing an attorney for criminal defense services on a Georgia uniform traffic citation, you get peace of mind on this unfortunate Georgia traffic citation.
The 7 Best Reasons to Hire a Traffic Ticket Lawyer in GA for Your Traffic Violation
- Fight or Dismiss Your Traffic Ticket– The best Georgia traffic ticket lawyers know the many ways to favorably resolve a Georgia traffic citation, to minimize or eliminate a criminal record, license points, or both. Knowing Georgia traffic law, and all aspects of negotiating misdemeanor criminal cases is of paramount importance.
- Handle Your Case Without You Appearing in Court-Most traffic court judges allow your traffic ticket lawyer to utilize a Power of Attorney to handle your case WITHOUT you having to come to court. Serious officers, like DUI cannot be handled this way, but most Georgia traffic ticket cases can be handled in absentia (without you present).
- Reduce License Point Consequences, Charges-By having full knowledge of Georgia traffic law, you won’t miss an opportunity to “win” your case by either obtaining a dismissal, a reduction that will not be reported on your state DMV record, or some other diversion or deferred plea that will not trigger auto insurance consequences or loss of driving privileges.
- Get Your Court Date Rescheduled If Needed– If a continuance is needed in your case, due to your health problems, or family necessities or work issues, our traffic ticket attorneys can usually get your traffic offense case “reset” to a better date, saving you a needless trip to Court.
- Out-of-State Drivers Need Help Protecting Their License– Our Georgia traffic attorneys know other traffic lawyers in all other states, and can get important information about how a traffic ticket could impact your driving privileges. Unless your prior driving history necessitates involvement from a traffic offense attorney in your state, this does not cost you money.
- Steer Clear of Mistakes That Could Cost You More Later-Handling a traffic violation RIGHT the first time is critical. Too often, people TRY to handle their own traffic citation at traffic court, and screw it up. This snafu usually DOUBLES our fee, because we have to go “undo” the mess and try to beg the Judge to allow us to correct your error in judgement. Do it correctly the FIRST time, since some Georgia traffic court judges will not help you correct your error.
- Help You Avoid Costly Insurance Increases-Beyond saving your driving privileges in virtually all cases, we MAY be able to prevent a big insurance rate hike, for having a traffic ticket conviction or plea to nolo contendere. Our Georgia traffic ticket attorneys know the many ways to NOT have a traffic ticket Georgia be shown on your DMV or DPS record. Plus, saving you points can help keep future insurance rates down.
How Much Does a Georgia Traffic Lawyer Cost?
After understanding the major benefits of hiring a traffic lawyer, the next question most drivers ask is: “How much does it cost?”
The cost of hiring a Georgia traffic attorney varies based on the complexity of the case.
One of the first questions drivers ask when considering legal representation is: “How much does a Georgia traffic lawyer cost?” The truth is legal fees depend on several factors, including the complexity of your case, the court where your ticket is being handled, and the potential penalties you’re facing.
While the price depends on the complexity of your case, we offer flexible payment plans to make legal representation accessible for all drivers.
Instead of worrying about large upfront costs, we work with clients to create affordable payment solutions that fit their budget.
In many cases, the cost of hiring a lawyer is far less than the long-term costs of fines, license points, and insurance increases.
Our approach allows us to tailor pricing to the specific needs of your case. Whether you’re dealing with a speeding ticket, reckless driving charge, or license suspension, we work with you to make representation affordable.
Our focus should be on fighting your traffic ticket—not stressing over legal fees.
Your Ticket Costs Will Be Higher If Classified as a Georgia Super Speeder
A Georgia Super Speeder ticket is more than just a fine—it can cost you hundreds in penalties and put your license at risk. To
Under Georgia law, any driver convicted of going 75 mph or more on a two-lane road or 85 mph or more on any highway is considered a super speeder.
If you’re considered a super speeder, you’ll have an extra $200 tacked onto your existing speeding ticket charges—and that’s after court fees.
Traffic Ticket Defense Across Georgia
We represent drivers across Georgia, with a strong focus on Fulton, Cobb, Gwinnett, and DeKalb Counties, where we have office locations. However, our legal network extends to 20+ highly-rated traffic lawyers statewide, allowing us to assist drivers no matter where they received their ticket.
Major Courts We Handle Cases In:
- Fulton County: Atlanta Municipal Court, Fulton Recorder’s Court
- Cobb County: Marietta Municipal Court, Cobb County State Court
- Gwinnett County: Gwinnett Recorder’s Court, Lawrenceville Municipal Court
- DeKalb County: Decatur Municipal Court, DeKalb State Court
If your traffic violation leads to a criminal charge, such as a DUI, we also handle criminal defense cases in Superior Courts and State Courts across Georgia.
If Your Traffic Violation Case Is Outside of Metro Atlanta, We Can Still Help You
While our offices are based in Metro Atlanta, we can provide an instant referral to our statewide network of 20+ highly-rated traffic attorneys who handle cases in cities and counties across Georgia. This includes both major cities like Macon, Savannah, Columbus, Augusta, Dalton, Albany and Athens, and smaller towns like Tifton, Thomasville, Valdosta, Blakely, Cartersville, Winder, Toccoa, and Carrollton.
Whether you were ticketed in Macon, Savannah, Augusta, or a small town off I-75, we can connect you with an experienced lawyer to fight your case.
Hire the Best Traffic Lawyer Near Me in Georgia for Your Traffic Citation Case
Contact our 24-hour traffic lawyers now, at 404-567-5515. Ask for Atlanta traffic ticket lawyer Larry Kohn, who has represented citizens facing Georgia traffic violations in over one thousand Georgia traffic violation cases.
Georgia traffic attorney Cory Yager was a traffic ticket cop in Georgia for nearly a DECADE prior to graduating from law school and joining our Atlanta law firm as a traffic ticket attorney 10 years ago.
Every one of our law firm’s Georgia traffic attorneys are Super Lawyers for 2024. Law partner William C. Head is the State’s most widely-recognized legal expert on Georgia traffic laws, after 47 years as a criminal defense attorney for misdemeanor or felony charges pending in Georgia, including violations of Georgia traffic laws.
Mr. Head is also Board Certified in DUI Defense by the National College for DUI Defense, which is a designation held by fewer than 70 DUI attorneys in America.
Facing a DUI? We Handle Drunk Driving and Other Criminal Cases
Contact us 24 hours a day at our DUI law firm’s local DUI office: 404-567-5515. The FREE case review by our award-winning DUI attorneys will invariably help any citizen facing a driving under the influence charge in the Peach State.
For your FREE consultation lawyer with a law partner and DUI legal book co-author, call today and learn how to protect your ability to keep driving and possible prevent an unwarranted conviction. You have nothing to lose, and much insight to gain, by receiving the free DUI legal advice. Our phone is answered 24 hours a day, so call now!
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Below are additional resources to help you understand the specific charges you may be facing:
Speeding Ticket Penalties in Georgia
Fighting a Super Speeder Ticket
Driving Under the Influence: What You Need to Know
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