Traffic Tickets
At some point in our lives, most of us will receive a citation for a driving infraction such as speeding or driving through a red light. Tickets can cost you higher insurance rates and even insurance policy cancellations.
When I represent you in a traffic hearing, you WILL NOT need to appear in court. My high dismissal record rate means you put the odds greatly in your favor of protecting your record and your insurance. My regular fee in King County is only $300 for each infraction.
Frequently Asked Traffic Infraction Questions
Q: I just received a traffic ticket. Now what?
A: On your ticket, check the “Contested Hearing” box on your ticket and mail it back to the court within 15 days. If you can, please make a copy of the front of the ticket and mail it along with the Infraction Fee Agreement to my office. Payment may be made by enclosing a check or calling using a credit card over the phone.
Q: Once I have completed the above steps, do I need to do anything else?
A: No. I will handle all aspects of your case, including scheduling your hearing, preparing your defense, attending your hearing and notifying you of the outcome.
Q: What are my chances of keeping the ticket off my record?
A: The high majority of the time, I am able to keep the cited ticket off your record. This can be done several different ways. First, I always try to find a way to get the ticket dismissed. Second, if a judge or prosecutor won’t dismiss your ticket, then I can usually have it amended to a “non-moving” infraction, which is normally not reported to insurance companies and therefore won’t affect your rates.
Q: Is there anything else I can do to help my case?
A: Write down anything you think may be important about your case and include any photos you think would help. This could come in handy when I am in court fighting your ticket.
Q: What happens if I just pay the ticket?
A: When you pay the fine on the ticket, you admit to committing the infraction and it is then reported to the Department of Licensing. The infraction then goes on your driving record, which leads to higher insurance rates.
Q: How long will a ticket stay on my record if it is found to be committed?
A: A “committed” ticket (infraction) will remain on your record for five years and on your insurance driver’s abstract for three years.
Q: What happens to me if I have tickets on my record?
A: Tickets on your record lead to increased insurance rates, potential suspension of your driver’s license, and even loss of employment. Anyone with or interested in obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) could also be affected. For drivers under the age of 18, the Department of Licensing will suspend an Intermediate License if the holder commits 2 traffic infractions before the age of 18.
Fight Traffic Tickets with Knowledge and Experience
What You Must Do: When you are cited for an infraction, check the box on the back of the ticket that reads, “Contested Hearing” and mail it back to the court within fifteen days. Then call my office at (206) 729-3477… and let me do the rest.
Andrew Charles Huff
1001 4th Avenue Plaza, Suite 3600
Seattle, Washington 98154
(206) 729-3477 | Fax 206-623-0965
Recent News
- 12/20/2011 - Extra DUI patrols
(SKAGIT COUNTY)— Revelers should keep an eye on their cocktail consumption, as law enforcement will be putting extra time into finding drunk drivers this holiday season.
Read more… - 4/11/2011 - Recent Dismissals:
Case no. CR54673, City of Renton, charge Driving Under the Influence. Judge granted defense motion to dismiss for lack of probable cause to arrest after initially denying this defense motion. After considering defense Motion for Reconsideration of ruling, judge reversed and dismissed the case. - 3/26/2011 - Think our DUI laws are tough?
Four bills focusing on the problem of drunk driving have been introduced in our state’s House of Representatives.
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Articles
- 10/19/2009 - Recent DUI court decisions
State Of Washington, Respondent V. Miklos Toth, Appellant:
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