Los Angeles Traffic Ticket Defense Attorneys

Traffic Ticket Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why should I work with a lawyer for something as simple as a traffic ticket?
Although many people who get a traffic ticket for an infraction such as speeding or running a red light simply pay the ticket and go on their way, these offenses and others can have an impact in the long run. License suspension and increased insurance costs are likely for a driver who has received multiple traffic tickets, and the way to avoid these consequences is to work with a lawyer who can contest the ticket and keep it off your record.

Can I attend an online traffic school for my ticket?
Although this depends upon your unique situation, including the seriousness of the ticket you received, it may be that for a speeding ticket, red light violation or other moving violation that you can attend an online traffic school in order to avoid getting points on your license, having the ticket on your driving record and having increased insurance costs.

Consult a Los Angeles traffic ticket attorney at Gold & Witham to find out how we may be able to help you with your ticket!

Where can I find more information on Los Angeles traffic tickets?
The following sites have helpful information regarding traffic tickets, and how to deal with them.

• Los Angeles County Superior Court: Traffic Ticket Information
• Los Angeles Police Department: Traffic-Related Questions and Answers
• California DMV: Traffic Violations Point Assessment

What about out of state tickets?
If you live in another state and are given a ticket in California, you may receive points on your driver’s license from your home state, resulting in DMV penalties not only regarding your California driving privileges but also at your home state. A Los Angeles traffic attorney at Gold & Witham can represent you if you have received a ticket in California but reside in another state.

Won’t working with a lawyer to contest my ticket cost more than simply paying the ticket?
While paying a ticket may seem to be the less expensive way to handle this situation, if you accumulate enough tickets on your record your driver’s license may be suspended, you may have to pay for traffic school, and your insurance rates may increase. Therefore, it may actually be less expensive in the long run to work with a lawyer and contest your traffic ticket so it does not have these negative effects.

Contact a Los Angeles traffic ticket defense attorney at Gold & Witham to see how we can help you with your citation!