Updated October 15, 2026.
If you have a Louisiana speeding ticket, the next useful step is a review of the actual citation. Send us your ticket with any court notice. Our attorneys identify the court, check the deadline and explain the resolution we can pursue and the work involved.
Find the answer for your next decision
| Your question | Start here |
|---|---|
| What should I do first? | First steps after a ticket |
| What will I pay? | Fine, court costs and separate legal fees |
| When must I respond? | Costs and citation-specific deadlines |
| Can the charge be changed? | Non-moving amendments |
| Will it affect my record? | Pending charges and final record outcomes |
| Which local court is involved? | Louisiana city and court guidance |
Our usual objective is a non-moving amendment
For an eligible ticket, we generally seek an amendment to a non-moving violation to protect the driving record. Dismissal is uncommon in our practice. The fine and court costs remain payable, with the legal fee separate. We explain the proposed charge and relevant consequences before a resolution is accepted.
A moving conviction can matter for insurance or driving-related employment. Commercial drivers, out-of-state drivers and people with existing license issues need particular attention. Tell us about those circumstances at the start.
The amount and deadline come from the actual case
An online fine chart is not a quote for every Louisiana ticket. The court, charge, costs and special circumstances affect the amount. A generic speed threshold also does not establish every appearance requirement.
Louisiana’s R.S. 32:57 addresses traffic procedures with exceptions. We check your paperwork and later court notices. If the date is close or has already passed, call promptly; contacting our office does not itself extend the deadline.
Fast payment is not automatic diversion
Simply paying a ticket quickly does not enroll a driver in an approved diversion program or guarantee that a conviction will stay off the record. Any available program has its own authority, eligibility, acceptance and completion requirements. Our lawyers assess the actual option rather than treating a payment receipt as proof of a protected record.
Court-supervised driver-improvement procedures under Article 892.1 are another distinct possibility. They require the applicable approval and conditions. A course purchased online is not a substitute for the necessary court action.
We handle the agreed legal work
After reviewing the citation, we explain the fee and scope of representation. Once the firm accepts the case, we handle the agreed communications and court work and tell you about any appearance or documents still required from you.
You do not need to prepare a written declaration or build a courtroom defense from an internet article before contacting us. Available procedures depend on the court and case. Our team evaluates evidence, negotiation and any appropriate contested issue.
Have these items ready
- The complete ticket and any later notice.
- The court date and whether any date has been missed.
- Information about prior payment, a plea or a course.
- Relevant original video, photographs or documents.
- Any commercial-license, out-of-state-license or OMV concern.
To begin, contact our traffic-ticket team or call (225) 327-1722. We will explain the next step for representation and distinguish the legal fee from remaining court expenses.