Defense of Speeding and Other Traffic Tickets

If you have received a ticket or citation for violating Wisconsin traffic laws, there is more to your case than just the fine. Partner with Walter Law Offices to provide the defense you need in negotiating a settlement.

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Advantages of Hiring a Lawyer

Protect your driving privilege by hiring an experienced Wisconsin traffic lawyer. Andrew can arrange an agreement for you that will prevent or minimize your insurance increase due to charges.

Andrew's Expertise in Traffic Law

Andrew has negotiated and won dismissals and reduced and amended charges in over 90% of his traffic cases in the past five years. His traffic law practice includes:

  • Drunk Driving
  • Driving With a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration
  • Speeding
  • Illegal Lane Deviations
  • Failure to Stop at a Sign or Signal
  • Other Traffic Violations in and Around Walworth County

Local Traffic Law Experience

Because speeding tickets and other traffic-related cases are typically resolved through negotiation, it is preferable to hire a traffic lawyer who knows the local prosecuting attorneys and municipal judges of Walworth County.

Walworth County is a small legal community. Attorney Andrew Walter knows every prosecutor and almost all municipal judges.

Because of this local experience, Attorney Andrew Walter knows what settlements or reduced traffic charges each local traffic prosecutor is likely to accept.

Frequently Asked Traffic Law Questions

It depends on the circumstances of your case, your prior record, and your insurance. Atty. Andrew often saves his traffic and speeding clients substantial amounts by negotiating dismissals.

You will not have to pay a fine for a dismissed ticket. A traffic lawyer must also consider the impact on your insurance rates. Certain speeding and traffic offenses may cause your rates to increase for several years.

An experienced traffic attorney can advise you on how to prevent or minimize insurance increases. Call or contact Atty. Andrew, for a free consultation to discuss your case.

Most Wisconsin traffic tickets come with a number of demerit points. The DMV will add those points to your driving record if you are convicted of a speeding or traffic offense.

The DMV will suspend the license of any driver who accumulates 12 or more points in a one-year period. Point values are also considered by some insurance companies when determining your rates.

Obviously, it is important to minimize the points assigned to your speeding or traffic violation. A good speeding and traffic lawyer can usually negotiate a settlement that reduces the point penalty.

There are several noncriminal offenses, including first-offense DUI, which result in a mandatory suspension or revocation of your Wisconsin driver's license.

Depending on the charges and your record, a good Walworth County traffic lawyer can usually negotiate a reduced or amended charge to protect your license. If not, we can immediately assist you in applying for an occupational license.

A traffic case can be assigned to either a municipal or circuit court, depending on the agency that issued the citation and the location. Atty. Andrew's firm represents speeding and traffic law clients in the following courts:

  • Walworth County Circuit Court
  • Delavan Municipal Court
  • Elkhorn Municipal Court
  • Lake Geneva Municipal Court
  • Whitewater Municipal Court
  • Burlington Municipal Court
  • East Troy Municipal Court
  • Mukwonago Municipal Court
  • Lake Country Municipal Court
  • Bloomfield Municipal Court
  • Waterford Municipal Court
  • Fontana Municipal Court
  • Every Other Municipal Traffic Court in and Around Walworth County
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Schedule a Free Consultation Today

Are you searching for an attorney who can defend you from traffic-related offenses? Look no further than Andrew. Reach out to him for a free consultation about your ticket.