EAM LAW

EAM LAW

Traffic Ticket Defense

Petty Traffic Cases Attorney in Joliet, IL

Keep your driving record clean. EAM LAW helps drivers fight traffic tickets to avoid points and insurance hikes.

Petty Traffic Offenses: Frequently Asked Questions

Protecting your license and your insurance rates from traffic citations.

Is it worth fighting a simple traffic ticket in Illinois?
Yes, in many cases it is. While you might be tempted to just pay the fine, pleading guilty to a moving violation can result in points on your license, which can lead to a license suspension and significantly higher insurance rates for years. Fighting the ticket could result in a dismissal or a reduction to a non-moving violation, protecting your record and saving you money in the long run.
Court supervision is a common and favorable outcome for traffic tickets in Illinois. It’s a type of deferred judgment where, if you pay a fine and avoid any new tickets for a set period (usually 90-120 days), the ticket is dismissed and does not go on your public driving record. This prevents insurance increases. An attorney can almost always secure supervision for eligible drivers.
For drivers over 21, your license will be suspended if you are convicted of three or more moving violations within a 12-month period. For drivers under 21, the rule is much stricter: two or more convictions within a 24-month period will trigger a suspension. This is why using court supervision to avoid convictions is so important.
While you can represent yourself, hiring an attorney is highly beneficial. An experienced traffic lawyer understands the local court procedures, knows the prosecutors and judges, and can often appear in court on your behalf so you don’t have to miss work. We can efficiently negotiate the best possible outcome, such as securing supervision, amending the ticket to a non-moving violation, or identifying grounds for a dismissal
Ignoring a ticket is the worst thing you can do. If you fail to pay the fine or appear in court, the court will enter a judgment against you, and the Secretary of State will suspend your driver’s license. You will then have to pay additional fees and go through a process to get your license reinstated. It is always better to address the ticket head-on

Why Choose EAM LAW for Petty Traffic Cases?

  • Affordable flat-fee representation for most traffic tickets.
  • We appear in court for you, saving you time and hassle.
  • Proven success in securing court supervision and non-moving violations.
  • Protecting your driving record and preventing insurance increases.

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