Updated October 4, 2026.
You do not have to claim that you were driving below the limit to hire a Louisiana traffic-ticket lawyer. If you believe you were speeding, our team can still review the charge and determine whether a practical resolution is available. Legal help does not require making up a defense.
Give your lawyer an accurate account
Tell us what happened, what the officer said and whether you made a payment or appeared in court. Include every charge and notice. If there was an emergency or a problem with the ticket, explain it honestly and preserve any supporting information.
A remembered speed is not the same thing as a full legal assessment. We review the actual citation and available evidence. We will not ask you to invent an excuse, conceal a recording or deny a fact you know is true.
The usual goal is an amendment, not dismissal
For eligible speeding matters, our lawyers commonly pursue an amendment to a non-moving violation. The aim is to avoid a moving conviction on the driving record. The responsible prosecutor or court must approve the resolution, and eligibility depends on the circumstances.
Clients generally still pay the applicable fine and court costs; the legal fee is separate. An amendment is not a promise of a free ticket, and the exact insurance effect cannot be guaranteed. We explain the proposed result before you agree to it.
Payment and courses have consequences
Paying the speeding charge may resolve it under the court’s guilty or no-contest plea procedure. Louisiana law provides alternatives with conditions. Have us review the matter before assuming a quick online payment protects your record.
Likewise, driver-improvement options depend on statutory and court requirements. Buying a course independently is not the same as receiving approval. Our team can check whether a course belongs in your case and what completion would accomplish.
Make us aware of complications early
- A commercial driver’s license, even if you were using a personal vehicle.
- A license issued by another state.
- Other pending charges, earlier tickets or suspension notices.
- A court date that is close or already missed.
These details can affect the available options. They do not mean that every repeat speeding ticket becomes a felony or that every driver faces the same license consequence. We assess the actual charges and history rather than relying on broad warnings.
Let us handle the legal work
We can explain the proposed representation, fee and court requirements after reviewing the paperwork. Whether you must attend personally depends on the matter; an inquiry alone does not extend a deadline.
send us your ticket, contact our traffic-ticket team or call (225) 327-1722. You can ask for help without deciding in advance whether the case should be negotiated or contested.