Traffic Violations
St. Louis Speeding Ticket Attorney
Want your traffic ticket dismissed? When it comes to beating a speeding ticket, reckless driving penalty, or any moving violation, seek a skilled Missouri traffic lawyer to help defend your rights. Find an attorney experienced in the defense of traffic violations, including the following offenses: COMPLETE ONLINE TRAFFIC TICKET PROCESSING
How the Process Works
• Speeding
• DUI/DWI
• Reckless driving
• Running a stop sign
• Traffic signal violation
• Following too closely
• Driving without a seat belt
• Changing lanes without signaling
• ANY MOVING VIOLATION
• Also Minor in Possession of Alcohol
• Indecent Exposure/Public Urination
Fill out the online Traffic Ticket Information Form.The online form includes everything needed in order to process your ticket, represent you before the courts, and request a plea offer on your behalf. The form collects information regarding you, your ticket, and my representation of you. Filling out the form does not obligate you to hire me as your attorney; instead, it simply gives me the information necessary to evaluate your case and present you with a quote for fees. Occasionally it will be necessary for you to fax or mail me a copy of your ticket and sometimes your driving record is required. I will notify you if you need to submit these documents. (You may also use this form for minor municipal code violations, such as Minor in Possession of Alcohol and Indecent Exposure/Public Urination or MetroLink fare violations or Warrant Recall needs.)
Confirmation email.Within 24 hours, you will receive an email confirmation of your form submission. If I agree to take your case, the email will include a quote for fees related to the handling of your ticket. If you don’t receive an email within 24 hours, it means I did not receive your information and you need to resend it. If, for whatever reason, it is later discovered that the charges against you are more complex than originally presented, I reserve the right to adjust the fee. I reserve the right to refuse representation to anyone, but this rarely happens. If your court date is within three (3) business days of the date you are sending the information form, please call my office to confirm receipt of your form and discuss the fees .
Pay the legal fees.Pay the quoted legal fee to hire me to begin work on your ticket. You will be able to submit your payment online through Paypal, a secure payment service, by using your Mastercard, Visa, Discover, or American Express. You do not need a Paypal account to pay online with your credit card. If you have a Paypal account, you may also pay online using your checking or savings account. Alternatively, you may mail a check to me for the fee. No legal services will be performed on your behalf until the agreed fee is paid in full, and I am not your attorney until payment of the fee has been made.
Sit back and relax!I will take care of the paperwork and the court appearances necessary to resolve your ticket. In most cases you will not need to appear in court. If you are required to appear in court, you will be notified of the specific date and time for your appearance. Note : Your court date will most likely change from the one originally appearing on your ticket when the court is notified that I am representing you, so don’t worry if processing your ticket takes longer than you expected. The process usually takes several weeks to complete. I will receive a plea offer from the prosecuting attorney, usually amending the charge to a non-moving violation (e.g. illegal parking), along with the amount of the fine and court costs. The fine will generally be higher than if you had pled guilty, however, no points will appear on your license. If you find the plea offer acceptable, I will accept the plea offer on your behalf. I will then send you a letter to explain to you what has happened and what to do next.
Pay any fines, fees or court costs.You will need to pay the fine associated with the amended violation. In addition, you will owe the court some money to recover the costs of running the court system called “court costs”. These costs are charged on every ticket. Payment of fines and court costs will be time-sensitive – the court will set a deadline for payment, and if you fail to pay, the judge can revoke the plea agreement and issue a warrant for your arrest . You will in most instances be required to submit these fees directly to the court in the form of a personal check, cashier’s check or money order payable to the court.
Complete your end of the plea agreement.For cases such as DUI/DWI or where an accident has been involved, there may be additional plea agreements that you will need to complete. These agreements may include a combinationof things like registration with the office of probation, community service, driving school, or purchase of high risk insurance. The plea agreement entered into will depend primarily on the circumstances of the case and your past driving record. Additional plea agreements are time-sensitive, as well – if you don’t complete them by the court’s deadline, the judge could revoke your plea agreement and issue a warrant for your arrest. Once you complete your end of the deal, your done!
What if I have other questions?
1. Read back through this site or the FREQUENTLY ASKED TRAFFIC QUESTIONS page. Many answers about the process are right here.
2. Wait until you hear from me. Most of your questions will be answered once you have submitted your ticket and I have responded.
3. Email questions to jenniferacoke@thecokelawfirm.com
4. Call me at (314) 226-9137
Know your options and protect your rights. Contact me today .
Attorney Jennifer A. Coke of The Coke Law Firm is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services for individuals and businesses in traffic, business and consumer, and real estate law, while continuing her long-standing focus in estate planning and probate administration.
Jennifer A. Coke, Attorney at Law, at The Coke Law Firm in St. Louis, MO, serves clients throughout St. Louis City and St. Louis County including Tower Grove, the Central West End, the Loop, and cities of Chesterfield, Creve Coeur, West Port, Ballwin, Kirkwood, Shrewsbury, Glendale, Clayton, Brentwood, University City, Sunset Hills, Webster Groves, Town & Country and many other local municipalities in Missouri.
The Coke Law Firm
Jennifer A. Coke, Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 771009
jenniferacoke@thecokelawfirm.com
Phone: (314) 226-9137
Fax: (866) 838-0920
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