Traffic Ticket Lawyer in St Louis
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Traffic Ticket Lawyer in St Louis:
Keep Your Record Clean
If you’ve received a traffic ticket in St. Louis, the odds are that you’re looking for a top St. Louis traffic ticket lawyer. Combs Waterkotte provides the service and legal acumen of a top St. Louis criminal defense firm to all their cases – including traffic tickets. We offer a simple solution to your moving violation needs, taking care of all investigations and dealing with municipal courts. Best of all, you can get this top-quality traffic law service at a price you wouldn’t expect – most of our clients pay just a small fee to keep points from hitting their drivers’ license.
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Why Should I Fix My Traffic Tickets in St. Louis?
In Missouri, all tickets that are not parking violations (expired meters, not parked close enough to the curb, etc.) are considered moving violations. If you choose not to get them fixed by a traffic ticket lawyer, they will result in points going on your driving record.
Protect your driving record and privileges with Combs Waterkotte. Contact one of our traffic violations lawyers today at (314) 900-HELP.
Having points on your license, regardless of how minor your violation was, means that your insurance rates will go up. If you've been stopped and given a ticket, contacting an effective St. Louis traffic ticket lawyer is one of the best investments you can make. You may pay a bit more money right now, but you will save even more money in the long run by not having to pay a higher insurance premium.
What Are the Common Traffic Tickets Issued In St. Louis and Throughout Missouri?
It's no secret that police officers all over St. Louis are on the lookout for drivers violating Missouri's traffic laws to pull them over and write them a ticket. Many municipalities rely on traffic ticket revenue to pad city coffers and provide their residents with basic services. Running heavy traffic enforcement is seen as an easy and popular way to raise revenue while bolstering their community's reputation as a safe place to live.
As experienced St. Louis traffic ticket lawyers, our firm has seen all sorts of reasons why people have been pulled over and given a moving violation. Here are some of the most common, and if you see your offense on this list call us at (314) 900-HELP to get started on fixing your ticket:
- Speeding
- Failure to signal
- Running a stop sign or traffic signal
- Illegal U-turn
- Not coming to a complete stop at a signal ("rolling stop")
- Following another driver too closely
- Passing in a no-passing zone
- Not adhering to traffic rules in work zones
- Driving the wrong way on a one-way street
- Not having current license plates
- Brake/turn signal lights not installed or burnt-out
- Leaving the scene of an accident
- Driving without insurance
- Reckless driving
- Driving while suspended/revoked
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Why Hire Combs Waterkotte’s Traffic Violation Lawyers for Your Traffic Ticket in St. Louis?
At Combs Waterkotte, our St. Louis traffic violations lawyers handle a wide range of traffic tickets every day, from minor infractions to more serious violations. Our expertise lies in negotiating with prosecutors to secure the most favorable outcomes for our clients.
If you DON’T hire Combs Waterkotte, you might face:
- Hefty fines for various traffic violations
- Points on your driver’s license, which can accumulate and lead to further consequences
- Increased insurance premiums due to recorded traffic offenses
- Possible license suspension or even jail time, especially if you have a prior record of violations
If you DO hire Combs Waterkotte, we will:
- Negotiate with prosecutors to achieve the best possible result in your case, regardless of the traffic violation
- Aim to reduce your charges to non-moving violations when possible, helping you avoid points on your license and increased insurance rates
- Work diligently to reduce or even eliminate fines associated with your traffic ticket
- Go to court on your behalf (often, while you stay home)
How the Driver’s License Point System Works in Missouri
Whenever you’re convicted of a traffic violation in St. Louis or anywhere in Missouri, points are added to your driving record. More serious offenses lead to higher points. For example, speeding is 3 points but leaving the scene of an accident is 12 points.
Your license will be suspended if you get 8 points within 18 months. The first suspension is for 30 days, the second for 60 days and the subsequent suspensions are for 90 days.
Your license will be revoked for a minimum of one year if you get:
- 12 or more points in 12 months
- 18 or more points in 24 months
- 24 or more points in 36 months
Hire An Experienced St. Louis and Missouri Traffic Ticket Attorney
In most St. Louis and Missouri traffic ticket cases, Combs Waterkotte can represent you without you having to be present in a courtroom for the judgment. Our firm takes care of everything after you present us with your traffic ticket. We work with the prosecuting attorney in the municipality you got your ticket in and negotiate an effective plea deal that turns your violation into a non-moving violation. This means you will not have any points on your license when all is said and done. However, in some cases like excessive speeding, you may be required to be in court and face a judge at the time of resolution. Regardless of your situation, we will work diligently to minimize both the monetary penalty to you as well as the impact on your busy schedule.
Reach Out To a Leading St. Louis and Missouri Traffic Ticket Lawyer at Combs Waterkotte Today
Combs Waterkotte provides you with not just advice, but also support and guidance in relation to every aspect of your traffic ticket case. Everything we do is centered around our clients. We invite you to look at some of our client feedback before you choose a traffic ticket lawyer. Rest assured, though, when you choose Combs Waterkotte you will get the attention you deserve to take care of your traffic tickets with no worries or hassles. Call us today at (314) 900-HELP or talk to us online for a free, no-strings-attached consultation.
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