Updated October 4, 2026.
If you have received a Louisiana speeding ticket, send us your citation so our attorneys can review it before you pay. We will identify the court, check the deadline and explain the work involved in seeking a better resolution.
Our usual objective for an eligible ticket is an amendment to a non-moving violation, rather than dismissal. You still pay the applicable fine and court costs. We seek to protect your driving record and explain the treatment of the proposed final charge; the outcome depends on the case and the responsible authorities.
First, we review the citation and your circumstances
- A legible copy of every page of the citation and any court correspondence.
- The court or appearance date shown on the paperwork.
- Whether you have paid, taken a course, entered a plea or missed a hearing.
- Whether your license is commercial or issued outside Louisiana.
- Any existing license issue, additional charge or relevant prior violation.
The actual date on the citation and later court orders matter. There is no single 15-day response period that can safely be applied to every Louisiana ticket. If the date is near or has passed, tell our team immediately. An inquiry or unanswered request does not postpone it.
Next, we explain the available resolution and fee
Our attorneys review the evidence and determine what negotiated amendment, defense or other lawful procedure may be available. We explain the legal fee and the scope of representation separately from money payable to the court. A quote for representation is not a promise of dismissal or a guarantee of a particular fine.
There is no dependable statewide chart assigning every ticket a $115, $215 or $240 total. The charge, court costs and applicable assessments matter. We also confirm any appearance requirement for the actual case; a general rule based only on being 20 mph over the limit is not reliable.
The appearance and payment procedures in R.S. 32:57 contain specific exceptions. Paying a ticket can enter a plea and affect the case, so let us assess the citation before treating an online payment as the best resolution.
We handle the agreed court work
Once representation is accepted, we handle the agreed communications and court work and tell you what is required from you. Some matters still require a client appearance, documents or another step. Keep us informed about new court notices instead of assuming that every obligation has been waived.
A typo or an officer’s absence is not a guaranteed way out of the case. Those issues require review in the context of the evidence and applicable procedure. We pursue supported arguments rather than asking you to build a defense from a list of internet loopholes.
If a course is part of the resolution
A court-approved course may be appropriate in some cases. Article 892.1 sets out particular driver-improvement procedures; eligibility, approval, timely completion and the court’s final action matter. Our team explains any required steps before recommending a program.
At the end, confirm the disposition and remaining costs
Keep the final court paperwork and receipts. An amendment to a non-moving violation still ordinarily leaves the agreed fine and court costs to be paid. If an appearance, course or other condition remains outstanding, the case should not be treated as finished simply because an attorney has been hired.
The effect on insurance depends on the final disposition and policy. A fixed dollar increase from an old survey is not a prediction for your coverage. Commercial and out-of-state licensing consequences also need case-specific attention.
For help getting started, contact our traffic-ticket team or call (225) 327-1722. We will review the ticket and explain the next step for representation.