Updated October 15, 2026.
Trying to keep a Louisiana speeding ticket from affecting your driving record? Send us your citation before paying it. Our attorneys review the charge, court and deadline, then explain the resolution we can pursue for your case.
In our traffic practice, the usual goal for an eligible ticket is an amendment to a non-moving violation. Dismissal is uncommon. Clients still pay the applicable fine and court costs, with our legal fee separate. We focus on the final charge and its record consequences, rather than promising that the ticket will disappear.
Compare the result you are asking for
| Result | What changes | What still needs checking |
|---|---|---|
| Dismissal | The prosecution of the charge ends under the applicable disposition. | The actual order, any costs or conditions, and what records remain. |
| Amendment to a non-moving violation | The charge being resolved changes with the required approval. | The final charge, fine and costs, completion requirements, and reporting relevant to your license. |
| Correction of a record | An inaccurate entry is corrected through the appropriate process. | Evidence of the error and which court or agency maintains the affected record. |
| Expungement | A separate statutory process may restrict access to an eligible record. | Eligibility, limitations and the particular records covered; it is not the same as a non-moving amendment. |
Start with the amendment process if the citation is pending. Read the expungement guide for that separate question, or the record-status guide if you already have a disposition. A desired insurance result does not by itself establish which legal procedure applies. For the separate question of when dismissal may be available, see our dismissal eligibility and approved-program guide.
Dismissal and amendment have different meanings
A dismissal ends the prosecution of a charge. An amendment changes the charge being resolved. A non-moving amendment can be valuable even though money remains due to the court. Our team explains the proposed disposition and what it means for your circumstances before you decide how to proceed.
A lower fine alone does not necessarily address a moving conviction. Likewise, an amendment is not the same as deleting every court record. Tell us if you have a commercial license, an out-of-state license, a driving-related job or an existing license problem so we can account for those concerns.
What our attorneys review
- The charged law or ordinance, alleged speed, location and issuing agency.
- The court date and any later notices or missed appearances.
- Available reports, speed-measurement evidence, photographs, video and witness information.
- Your driving history and any special licensing restrictions.
- The lawful negotiated or contested options available in that court.
A mistake on a citation is something to assess, not a guaranteed dismissal. The importance of a name, vehicle or location error depends on the charge and evidence. An equipment issue also needs supporting facts; simply questioning a radar reading does not establish that it was wrong.
Court attendance is not an automatic dismissal strategy
Do not plan your case around the hope that the officer will miss court. Louisiana’s R.S. 32:57 describes a limited one-time-appearance procedure that courts may adopt, with exceptions and a possible dismissal under specified circumstances. That is not a rule that every officer absence ends every speeding case.
Our lawyers assess the actual court procedure and handle the agreed court work. We do not recommend privately approaching the judge to negotiate a result. If you have information about an emergency or another unusual circumstance, send it to our team for review rather than relying on an internet excuse or a case from another state.
A driving course is a separate option
Article 892.1 provides court-supervised driver-improvement procedures with specific eligibility and completion requirements. Buying a course does not automatically dismiss a charge, and court or course expenses may still apply. We assess whether that route or an amendment is appropriate.
Let us review the ticket before the deadline
Send a clear copy of the entire citation and any court notice. Keep original video and other evidence available. Tell us immediately if you have already paid, entered a plea or missed a date; the available work may be different at that point.
You can contact our traffic-ticket team or call (225) 327-1722. Sending an inquiry does not extend a deadline or establish that our firm has accepted the case. We will confirm the scope and fee for the work we agree to handle.
Related guides
- Louisiana Speeding Ticket Amendments: How We Help
- After Your Louisiana Ticket Is Resolved: A Closing Checklist
Louisiana ticket representation and our fee promise
If we accept your speeding-ticket case and obtain neither a non-moving amendment nor a dismissal, we refund your full attorney’s fee. Court fines and costs are separate. See our fee-refund promise and what representation covers.
Compare the underlying violation
For the difference between the types of charge, see our Louisiana moving-versus-non-moving guide. CDL holders with personal-vehicle tickets need a review of the commercial-license rules as well.