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Traffic Defense keep the points off.

Speeding, reckless driving, and license suspension defense across the Metro East.

A traffic ticket is rarely just a ticket. Illinois assesses points against your driving record, the Secretary of State suspends licenses based on accumulated points, insurance carriers raise rates on convictions, and certain traffic offenses are criminal misdemeanors that carry jail time and a permanent record. Quietly paying the ticket is often the worst possible outcome.

Speeding 26 or more miles per hour over the limit is a criminal misdemeanor in Illinois — Class B at 26–34 over, Class A at 35 and above. These charges are not eligible for court supervision in many cases and produce a permanent driving and criminal record. Reckless driving is a Class A misdemeanor and aggravated reckless driving (great bodily harm) is a Class 4 felony. Every one of these warrants real representation.

Driving on a suspended or revoked license is a particular focus. Many clients are unaware their license is suspended until a traffic stop reveals it, and the resulting charge is a Class A misdemeanor that can carry mandatory jail time and additional revocation. The firm resolves the underlying issue (unpaid tickets, child support holds, prior DUI) in parallel with defending the new charge.

For commercial drivers and clients near the point limit, court supervision is the key disposition — it resolves the case without a conviction reaching the driving record. The firm appears in traffic court across the Metro East and handles tickets without requiring the client to take time off work in most cases.

Common Questions

Frequently asked.

Q01Should I just pay the ticket?
Almost never. Paying a ticket is a plea of guilty and produces a conviction on the driving record. Even minor citations add points that can lead to suspension; misdemeanor traffic offenses (aggravated speeding, reckless driving, suspended license) create a permanent criminal record. A lawyer can frequently obtain supervision or amended charges that the clerk's window cannot.
Q02How many tickets cause a license suspension in Illinois?
Three moving violations within 12 months for drivers over 21, two within 24 months for drivers under 21. Conviction points (not supervision) trigger Secretary of State action. Court supervision keeps the conviction off the record and preserves the license — which is why the disposition matters.
Q03Is aggravated speeding really a criminal charge?
Yes. Illinois treats speeding 26 mph or more over the limit as a criminal misdemeanor — Class B (26–34 over) or Class A (35+ over). It is prosecuted in criminal court, can carry jail time, and creates a permanent criminal record if conviction is entered. It is one of the most under-recognized serious traffic charges in the state.
Q04Do I have to appear in court?
For most non-criminal traffic tickets, the firm can appear on your behalf and you do not need to take time off work. Criminal traffic offenses (aggravated speeding, reckless driving, suspended license) typically require the client's appearance, though the firm coordinates settings to minimize disruption.
Q05Can a CDL holder get court supervision?
No. Illinois prohibits court supervision for any moving violation committed by a CDL holder, regardless of whether the violation occurred in a personal or commercial vehicle. Every CDL ticket carries the risk of disqualification, which makes a defended outcome essential.
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Related Results

Verdicts & outcomes.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes — but they reflect a record of fighting cases all the way through, on facts the State expected to win.

Traffic Defense
Multiple traffic violations + suspended license
Charges reduced — fines only

Consolidated and reduced multiple traffic charges to minor violations with court fines and no additional suspension.

— Confidential Client
Disclaimer: Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.