Traffic Ticket Attorneys in the San Francisco Bay Area & Southern California
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If you received a traffic ticket in the San Francisco Bay Area or Southern California, then contact an attorney at Ticket Crushers. Hiring an experienced local traffic ticket attorney might save you time, money, and frustration. Fighting the citation can also keep your car insurance premiums lower for years to come.
Many people just resolve the citation by admitting guilt when they pay the ticket. Paying the ticket is considered to be an admission of guilt whether you pay the ticket through the mail or online. Admitting guilt means that you are “convicted” of the offense and will receive points on your driving record. Accumulating points can result in the suspension of your driver’s license and an increase in your insurance premiums.
Instead of admitting guilt, hire a traffic ticket attorney to fight the citation. Our local and experienced lawyers represent men and women throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. We can help you fight to:
- Get the ticket dismissed;
- Get the charges reduced to a less serious offense; or
- Secure a “not guilty” verdict at trial.
We also represent individuals who have a traffic ticket that has fallen into a failure to appear or failure to pay status. Let Ticket Crushers put our experience to work for you. Call (866) 842-5384 to speak with an experienced attorney about representing you in traffic court.
After a DUI arrest, you only have ten (10) days to request a DMV hearing to contest the administrative suspension of your driver’s license. If you fail to act, then the administrative suspension of your driver’s license will start 30 days after your arrest. Call us to find out more about hiring an attorney who can immediately demand your DMV hearing.
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I had a disabled‑placard ticket in San Mateo, and the police officer charged me with a misdemeanor. I was very worried and stressed about the case. Ticket Crushers handled everything for me from the beginning. They went to court on my behalf, kept me updated…
Vijay Khokhar
I had an outstanding experience with Ticket Crushers. From the beginning, the entire process was stress-free and handled with complete professionalism. I did not have to worry about anything — they took care of every detail for me. Communication was excellent…
Alissa Kovaleva
Types of Traffic Tickets We Fight
Our attorneys handle a wide variety of traffic ticket cases including:
- Speeding Tickets
- Speeding in a School Zone
- Running Red Light Tickets
- Red Light Camera Tickets
- Illegal Lane Change
- Stop Sign Violations
- Failure to Yield to a Pedestrian in a Crosswalk Violations
- Illegal U-Turn Tickets
- Seat Belt Violations
- Driving without insurance
- Driving the Wrong Way on a Divided Highway
- Driving without Insurance
- Unsafe Lane Change
- Following too Closely or Tailgating
- Illegal Right Turn
- Illegal Left Turn
- Reckless Driving
- Driving with a Suspended License
- Driving with a Revoked License
- Failing to Provide License, Registration and Insurance at an Accident
- Leaving the Scene of a Crash
- Felony Hit and Run
- Racing on a Public Highway
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
The fees to hire a Bay Area or Southern California Traffic Ticket attorney are reasonable because we handle many tickets in traffic courts throughout the area.
Call us to find out more about hiring a traffic ticket attorney in California for a commercial driver with a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
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Agencies that Issue Traffic Citations in San Francisco Bay Area
The attorneys at Ticket Crushers represent clients who receive a ticket in the City and County of San Francisco from one of the following agencies:
- SFPD — San Francisco Police Department
- CHP — California Highway Patrol
- PARK — Park Police
- SFCCPD — San Francisco Community College Police Department
- SFUPD — San Francisco State University Police Department
- UCPD — University of California Police Department
- AMTRAK — Amtrak Police Department
- BART — Bay Area Rapid Transit Police Department
- SFFD — San Francisco Fire Department
- DPW — Department of Public Works
- F&G — California Department of Fish and Wildlife
- SFMTA / MUNI — San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
The Benefits of Hiring a Bay Area Traffic Ticket Attorney
The benefits of hiring an attorney for your traffic ticket in San Francisco include avoiding fines, increased insurance premiums, or the loss of your driving privileges.
Our experienced traffic ticket attorneys are in the courtroom each day. Our attorneys appear in traffic courts throughout the Bay Area & Southern California. Because we focus on traffic tickets, our legal fees are extremely reasonable.
Attorney fees can be less than the potential fine. Avoiding a conviction also means you might avoid increased insurance premiums for years to come.
Trials in traffic court are heard by a judge; jury trials do not occur in traffic court for infractions. In most of these cases, the only witness is the issuing officer. To obtain a dismissal or “not guilty” verdict at trial, you are not required to give testimony or present evidence in your defense.
In fact, you are not even required to appear in court in many cases. California rules allow you to hire an attorney to appear on your behalf. Your attorney can help you determine whether it is better to negotiate a resolution or go to trial.
By hiring a California traffic ticket attorney, you may be able to:
- Avoid the need to appear in court and wait for your case to be called
- Avoid the need to attend traffic school
- Increase the chance that your charge will be dismissed
- Increase the chance that your charge will be reduced from a moving violation to a non-moving violation, avoiding points on your California driving record or a license suspension
- Avoid a conviction that might lead to an increase in your automobile insurance premiums
If you are innocent of the offense or if there is insufficient evidence to prove it, your attorney can set the case for trial to seek a “not guilty” verdict. A not guilty verdict means that no points or fines are assessed, protecting your driving record.
A Free Consultation on Your Traffic Citation
If you have questions about your traffic ticket, call us to discuss your case. We can help you understand defenses that can be asserted at trial. During a phone consultation, we can explain how you might benefit from legal representation.
Negotiating a Settlement
Let us put our experience to work for you so that a better resolution can be negotiated. We may be able to negotiate lower fines, keep points off your driving record, or protect your driving privileges. We can often help our clients save money in both the short term and the long term.
Trials in Traffic Court Cases
Our attorneys understand the technical defenses that can be presented at trial. We know the rules regarding speed detection devices, road design, red-light cameras, and speed limit signage. We understand standard operating procedures for officers, as well as the manuals and calibration logs that might apply in your case.
Wow! These folks are impressive. They invisibly took care of my Traffic Ticket. A very pleasant experience dealing with them. There was a change of date for court appearance and I didn’t have to bother them. When the ticket was settled, they informed me and all was taken care of! Happy ending for me.
Parag Kulkarni
Personally, I had a good experience. They solved my case pretty quick. I know the holidays got in the way my case was from last year around November from correct but they were able to get it done and no points. No tickets. Nothing owed. Thank you guys
Hector Rosales
San Francisco Traffic Ticket Defense Lawyer - Ticket Crushers, A Law Corporation
Adam Cohen, Esq.
Adam Cohen is the founder and managing partner of Ticket Crushers, A Law Corporation. Attorney Cohen defends drivers across California against traffic infractions and DUI charges, using a background that includes work as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney. Prior to establishing the firm, Attorney Cohen served as a prosecutor with the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office and interned with the felony unit at the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
Attorney Cohen established Ticket Crushers to provide direct legal representation for drivers facing traffic citations and criminal vehicle charges. The firm handles cases across Northern, Central, and Southern California, representing clients in traffic and criminal courts statewide.
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Ticket Crusher is extremely helpful and made the entire process easy and stress-free. They handled everything professionally and successfully got my ticket dismissed without any hassle on my end. I highly recommend using Ticket Crusher to anyone dealing…
Raynard Davis
Ticket Crushers Law Firm exceeded every expectation I had and then some! From the very first interaction, their communication was flawless. They were proactive, responsive, and incredibly clear about every step of the process. I always felt informed, confident, and completely taken care of…
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Commonly Issued Traffic Tickets in California
The most commonly issued moving violations in California, with the California Vehicle Code (VC) infraction and typical monetary fine, include:
| CVC Section | Violation Description | Estimated Total Fine |
|---|---|---|
| VC 22349 | Exceeding the maximum speed limit (1 to 15 mph over the limit) | $233 |
| VC 22350 | Unsafe speed for prevailing conditions / Basic Speed Law (16 to 25 mph over the limit) | $362 |
| VC 22454(a) | Passing a stopped school bus with flashing red signals | $690 |
| VC 22450(a) | Failure to stop at a stop sign | $233 |
| VC 21453(a) | Failure to stop at a red signal | $643 |
| VC 12814.6 | Failure to obey provisional driver's license restrictions | $233 |
The most common traffic tickets issues in the greater San Francisco Bay Area include:
| CVC Section | Violation Description | Estimated Total Fine |
|---|---|---|
| VC 5200(a) | Failure to properly display license plates ($25 fee with proof of correction) | $192 |
| VC 4159 | Failure to notify DMV of change of address for vehicle registration within 10 days ($25 fee with proof of correction) | $192 |
| VC 4000(a)(1) | Driving without current vehicle registration ($25 fee with proof of correction) | $280 |
| VC 34506 | Commercial driver logbook or safety regulation violation (Misdemeanor offense) | $690 |
| VC 27360(a) | Violation of child passenger restraint requirements | $485 |
| VC 16028(a) | Failure to provide evidence of financial responsibility / vehicle insurance ($25 fee with proof of insurance active on or before violation date) | $895 |
| VC 14600(a) | Failure to notify DMV of address change for driver's license within 10 days ($25 fee with proof of correction) | $233 |
| VC 9400 | Commercial vehicle weight fees due | $192 |
| VC 27803 | Violation of motorcycle safety helmet requirements | $192 |
| VC 27400 | Wearing headsets or earplugs covering both ears while driving | $192 |
| VC 27315 | Violation of mandatory seat belt requirements | $192 |
| VC 27150(a) | Failure to have an adequate exhaust muffler | $192 |
| VC 26708(a)(1) | Unlawful tint or material on vehicle windows | $192 |
| VC 22507.8 | Parking in spaces reserved for disabled persons, first offense | $1,100 |
| VC 22507.8 | Parking in spaces reserved for disabled persons, second offense | $1,100 |
| VC 22500(i) | Parking in a designated bus loading zone | $1,100 |
| VC 23124(b) | Minor driving while using a wireless telephone | $157 |
| VC 23123.5(a) | Driving while using a handheld wireless device to text, read, or write | $157 |
| VC 23123(a) | Driving while using a handheld wireless phone, first offense | $157 |
| VC 23123(a) | Driving while using a handheld wireless phone, subsequent offenses | $285 |
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Traffic Schools in San Francisco, CA
In the County of San Francisco, there are two available traffic schools available for those eligible:
NEW CHINATOWN TRAFFIC SCHOOL
2209 IRVING ST., SUITE 203
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122
Phone: (415) 221-9050
License No. E1751
NU TECH DRIVING/TRAFFIC SCHOOL
4735 MISSION ST., SUITE D
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94112
Phone: (415) 468-1288
License No. E0991
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Finding a Traffic Ticket Attorney
Our local attorneys have years of experience appearing in traffic court in California. If you received a citation for a violation of the California Vehicle Code, call Ticket Crushers at (866) 842-5384 to discuss your case with one of our qualified lawyers. We also represent clients in negligent operator hearings and for appeals from traffic court.
The revenues generated from traffic tickets in California are estimated at approximately $500 million per year. Don’t just pay the ticket and then face higher insurance premiums. Call an experienced traffic ticket attorney in San Francisco to help you fight your ticket. From speeding tickets to red light camera violations, we can help you CRUSH that ticket.
Additional Resources
Traffic Ticket Court in San Francisco — Visit the website of the Traffic Court Division of the Superior Court of California in and for the County of San Francisco. Find information on fighting a traffic ticket, civil assessments after a failure to appear, or appealing a conviction from traffic court, and night court in San Francisco, CA.
Traffic Tickets in California — Visit the website of the State of California to find out more on paying a traffic fine in the county where you received your citation.
California Court’s Traffic Information — Visit the self-help page of the California Courts, the Judicial Branch of California, to find information on traffic tickets and infractions, including answers to frequently asked questions related to traffic tickets. Find information about the payments of fines, traffic schools, forms and trials.
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