Between myself and my family, we keep Heather busy! She is very professional and knowledgeable. I have spent a lot of money and ruined my driving record paying off speeding tickets but when I found Heather, I found that she is the best
My experience with the Law Office of Heather C. Ford was outstanding. I would recommend this team to anyone that has received a traffic ticket in the metro New Orleans area....
I found Heather online after searching for a traffic lawyer. Since I am not from the area, I was not 100% sure but went with my gut after reading the positive comments. And I was right! I am really pleased with Heather Ford's...
I was thrilled when Heather was able to get my ticket reduced to a non-moving violation and the judge waived fees. I never thought that was possible. I was certain I'd have to pay something. She's great...
Ms. Ford is all that I could ask for in an advocate.
My experience has been as pleasurable as can be expected when you need a lawyer.
Traffic ticket attorneys help people protect their driving record and their future. They take your tickets, however many and however old, they get court dates for each, and they show up in front of the judge on your behalf. The attorney tries to get your violations reduced to non-moving violations and reduce your fines so you don’t pay as much. In the end if the violations are reduced to non-moving, those violations stay off your record. TL; DR – A traffic ticket attorney does a lot to protect you.
You can pay the traffic ticket, however in Louisiana simply paying traffic citations can have a negative impact on your driving record and insurance rates. In addition, your driver’s license could be suspended and heavy fines could be imposed. Further, it can affect your ability to get a license in another state or impact your ability to get a job or a promotion. Hiring a traffic defense lawyer is often your best option. It is simple and inexpensive.
Speeding tickets in Louisiana are usually around $205 and up. Some speeding tickets require mandatory appearance and can’t be paid without going to court. However, it’s important to remember that the real cost of paying a speeding ticket is that your insurance will likely go up for the next 3 years.
Paying your traffic ticket is the same as pleading guilty. If you pay your moving violation instead of fighting the ticket in court, the ticket goes on your record, raising your insurance rates and showing up on your background check if you drive for work. It’s not a good look when you are applying to drive for uber or deliveries and you have tickets on your record, especially if you could have fought the ticket.
A moving violation is a speeding ticket, reckless driving, driving with a suspended license, etc… This type of ticket, if not contested, will go on your record. A non-moving violation is an expired registration or expired brake tag. Non-moving violations normally do not go on your record unless they are one of many violations in your case.
The honest answer is as soon as possible. A traffic ticket defense attorney can save you time and often money. Your attorney can go to most of your required court appearances and will try to get your charges and fines reduced.
