Dallas County, TX Traffic Tickets
Hire a Dallas County traffic attorney
You just got a traffic ticket. Now what? Hire a Dallas County traffic attorney? There are lots of reasons to do so. Hi, I’m attorney Todd E. Tkach. The Dallas County traffic attorneys at the Law Office of Todd E. Tkach, P.C. represent people who have received traffic citations, in Tarrant County and almost every jurisdiction throughout the State of Texas. Our goal is to have your ticket dismissed! As licensed Dallas County traffic attorneys, we know that the Texas Transportation Code and the Texas Rules of Criminal Procedure contain hundreds of laws dealing specifically and solely with traffic citations. Additionally, each city, town and municipality has its own unique procedures and fines regarding traffic tickets. Don’t go-it-alone! Call the Dallas County traffic attorneys with the Law Office of Todd E. Tkach now to talk with one of our courteous staff members, who can explain the traffic citation process, answer any questions you may have, and ultimately resolve your traffic ticket case.
With the traffic attorneys of Todd E. Tkach, P.C. on your side, your worries are over. We’ll immediately send a notice of representation to the court, enter a plea of not guilty on your behalf and set your traffic ticket or speeding ticket case for a court hearing. We’ll then promptly notify you of your court date and clearly discuss with you the entire procedure we’ll take to pursue a dismissal of your traffic ticket case or a negotiated plea agreement in your favor. Of course, a Dallas County traffic attorney with our office will be with you on the date of your court hearing to fight for a dismissal of the charges against you. If your speeding or traffic ticket is not dismissed, we’ll aggressively negotiate for a favorable plea agreement with the prosecutor or take your case to trial.
Why Are Some Cases in Justice of the Peace (JP) Courts in Dallas County?
All traffic tickets are criminal violations and are classified in Texas as Class “C” misdemeanors. After a law enforcement officer issues a traffic ticket, the information from the traffic stop is forwarded to a court to begin the procedure against whom the ticket was issued. In Texas, all traffic ticket cases are filed in either a Municipal Court or a Justice of the Peace (JP) Court in the county where the ticket was issued. The Court into which the case is filed is determined by the type of law enforcement officer who issued the citation. If the ticket was issued by a police officer of a particular city or municipality, it will be filed in that city’s municipal court. If issued by a county police officer, such as a Constable, Sheriff or Texas State Trooper, it will be filed in one of the Justice of the Peace (JP) Courts in that county.
We Serve all Justice of the Peace (JP) Courts in Dallas County
All Texas counties have at least one Justice of the Peace (JP) Court and more-populated counties can have many more. We serve all JP Courts in Dallas County
What happens if I don’t hire a Dallas County traffic attorney?
What you don’t know can hurt you!
Warrants for your arrest without a Dallas County traffic attorney
After you receive a traffic ticket, you only have a few days to either pay the ticket or set it for a court hearing. If you fail to do either, a warrant for your arrest will be issued. In that event, you cannot resolve that traffic ticket with the court unless and until you do one of the following two things: 1) pay the maximum fine amount for the ticket; or 2) post a cash bond in an amount equal to the maximum fine amount plus court costs! Neither of those options is advisable. If you simply pay the ticket, not only are you paying the highest fine possible for that particular ticket, but you are convicted of the charge, which means it will go on your driving record. Posting a cash bond can also be problematic. The amount of the cash bond will be equal to the maximum possible fine for that ticket, plus an additional amount for court costs. The cash necessary for that bond will be several hundred dollars. The Court holds your cash until you resolve your traffic ticket, which could take several months.
Let me suggest an alternative. Keep your cash and protect your driving record! For a nominal fee, hire attorney Todd E. Tkach to post an attorney bond, lift the warrant and go to court to fight for a dismissal of the traffic ticket. You don’t even have to go to court, unless you want to. Don’t wait. Call traffic attorney Todd E. Tkach now at 214-999-0595. Our team of Dallas County traffic attorneys and staff have the experience, knowledge and skills to aggressively represent you to make sure that your rights are protected.
Avoid paying fines or get fine reductions with a Dallas County traffic attorney
Simply paying your fine for a traffic ticket means that you agree that you are “guilty” of the charge. If you are guilty, you must pay a monetary fine. Depending on the traffic ticket involved, the fine could be several hundred dollars. Hiring attorney Todd E. Tkach to fight your traffic ticket could result in a dismissal of the charges. In that event, you don’t have to pay any fine!! Even if we can’t get the charge completely dismissed, we’ll aggressive negotiate with the prosecutor to reduce the fine amount and keep the charge off your record.
Avoid points on your driving record with a Dallas County traffic attorney
The State of Texas has a Point System that affects your right to hold and maintain a Texas driver’s license. You are charged Points against your driving record if you are convicted of certain traffic tickets. The number of Points charged varies depending on the type of traffic ticket you are given, but ranges from one (1) to six (6) points. A Texas driver gets 2 points for most traffic violation convictions (3 points if a crash is involved). Points remain on a driver’s record for 3 years. Accumulating points on your driving record can result in huge “surcharges” assessed by the Texas Department of Public Safety and a possible driver’s license suspension. If that happens, you cannot legally drive an automobile in Texas. Let Todd E. Tkach represent you on your traffic tickets and protect your driver’s license.
Avoid paying surcharges with a Dallas County traffic attorney
Convictions of certain traffic citations can cost you “surcharges” imposed by the Texas Department of Public Safety. A yearly $100 surcharge is assessed for 6 Points on your driving record; with another $25 surcharge for each additional point. The surcharge continues to be assessed as long as the Points total 6 or more. Additionally, convictions for “no insurance” and “driving while license invalid” mandate a $750.00 surcharge each! Don’t risk being convicted of these traffic tickets. Call Todd E. Tkach now! We’ll fight for a dismissal of these traffic tickets and the surcharges that accompany them. If we can’t obtain an outright dismissal, we’ll fight to get a dismissal through plea negotiations and keep the charges off your driving record.
Stop insurance rate increases with a Dallas County traffic attorney
Convictions of traffic tickets can raise your automobile insurance rates. Many automobile insurance companies check your driving record before agreeing to insure you or renew your automobile insurance. Having “convictions” for traffic or speeding tickets on your driving record can cost you a lot of money. Your automobile insurance company may increase your insurance rates when you apply for new insurance or for a renewal of your existing insurance. Avoid paying increased insurance rates! Call Todd E. Tkach now to protect your driving record.
Do I have to be in court with my Dallas County traffic attorney?
In most cases, it is not necessary for you to be present with your Dallas County traffic attorney on the day of your traffic ticket hearing. Although it can help us get a dismissal and/or to negotiate a more favorable plea agreement, your presence is usually not necessary. If you can’t be in court on the day of your hearing either because of prior commitments, work, being out of the state, or you just don’t want to take the time, no problem! traffic attorney Todd E. Tkach can make the court appearance for you. Even if you’re not there, Todd E. Tkach will fight to have your traffic ticket dismissed outright! If we can’t get an outright dismissal, we’ll aggressively negotiate to get the traffic ticket dismissed within a few months in the future to keep the citation off your driving record.
Attorney representation for all Class C misdemeanors
All traffic tickets, speeding tickets,code violations and other municipal tickets are “Class C” misdemeanors, according to the laws of the State of Texas. The attorneys with Todd E. Tkach, P.C. handle all types of Class “C” misdemeanors, as well as all other Penal Code violations. All Class C misdemeanors in the State of Texas are adjudicated in Municipal Courts and Justice of the Peace Courts. Although these are the lowest level of criminal courts in the State, some Class C misdemeanors can have significant and long-term effects. Attorney representation can become very important. For example, multiple convictions for disorderly conduct can be enhanced to Class B or Class A misdemeanors, which carry jail time in their range of punishment. A conviction for a charge of Class C assault/family violence can be enhanced and can prohibit you from owning or possessing a firearm. Don’t “go-it-alone.” The long-term effects can be devastating. Call Todd E. Tkach to make sure your rights are protected!
Traffic Tickets
Our Traffic Ticket Practice Details
We Serve DFW and Most of Texas
Traffic Ticket and Warrant Attorney
The High Stakes of “Just Paying”
Why You Need a Ticket Attorney
Texas Point System and Surcharges
Ticket Warrants
Dangerous Myths About Warrants
Warrant Roundups Like the Old West
The Great Texas Warrant Roundup
Warrant Roundups: It's a Thing
Suspension or Revocation Help
Driver License Suspension Hearing
Our local traffic ticket practice in your community
We serve your community and cover all aspects of traffic ticket cases.
Other Dallas County Ticket Pages
- Jurisdiction of Dallas County
- Dallas County Administrative Driver License Hearing Representation
- Dallas County JP Arrest Warrant
- Dallas County Attorney Help for Driver License Suspension
- Dallas County DPS Driver License Hearing
- Dallas County Driver License Suspension Hearing Attorney
- Dallas County Driver License Suspension Hearing Lawyer
- Dallas County Driver License Suspension Notification
- Dallas County Lawyer Help for Driver License Suspension
- Dallas County JP Court Warrant
- Dallas County Occupational Driver License Attorney
- Dallas County Occupational Driver License Information
- Dallas County Occupational Driver License Lawyer
- Dallas County Occupational Driver License - ODL
- Dallas County Speeding Ticket
- Dallas County Speeding Ticket Attorney
- Dallas County Speeding Ticket Lawyer
- Dallas County Suspended Driver License
- Dallas County Suspended Driver License and Reinstatement Information
- Dallas County Ticket Attorney
- Dallas County Ticket Dismissal
- Dallas County Ticket Lawyer
- Dallas County Ticket Warrant
- Dallas County Traffic Attorney
- Dallas County Traffic Citation
- Dallas County Traffic Lawyer
- Dallas County Traffic Ticket
- Dallas County Traffic Ticket Attorney
- Dallas County Traffic Ticket Lawyer
- Dallas County Traffic Violation
- Dallas County Traffic Violation Attorney
- Dallas County Traffic Violation Lawyer
- Dallas County Traffic Warrant
- Dallas County JP Warrant
- Dallas County JP Warrant Lifted
- Dallas County Warrant Roundup
- Driving with a Suspended or Revoked Driver License in Dallas County
- TxDPS Suspension Notification Dallas County Defense Attorney
- TxDPS Suspension Notification Dallas County Defense Lawyer
Our traffic tickets video library
Please explore our video library about traffic ticket cases.
See Our Entire Library of Traffic Ticket Videos
You need knowledgeable and skilled representation if you get a traffic ticket
Getting a traffic ticket impacts your for years: your driving record, insurance costs and potentially state surcharges. Don't simply pay the ticket. Instead, get a better outcome.