CALIFORNIA TRAFFIC TICKETS (TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS) DEFENSE

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Our Traffic Services Personally Performed by CA-Licensed Attorney and Individualized to Your Case Through More Time-Intensive Practice Strategy Than Typical Attorney Practice Standards, and Not as a Mostly-Automated Boilerplate Legal Form Preparation Company Such as Those Marketing ~$99 Trial by Written Declaration Services.

You may be wondering why, for an ~$250-$750 traffic ticket, you should even expend the time and effort to fight it, let alone pay to hire an attorney to assist you?

There's little uncertainty that the "total" printed on your ticket will be far less than the actual total financial impact a conviction (and paying prior to a conviction in Court is a guilty plea that results in a conviction) would have. A conviction will remain on your driving record for years, and this can have a multiplicity of collateral consequences past the amount due on the ticket directly, and in many cases the driving record impact adds enough downside to strongly consider fighting it with an attorney, especially if you have a strong case or if you don't believe you did what the police have accused you of doing, and especially if that attorney is priced as below market as I am relative to the vastly more time-consuming and aggressive all stops pulled manner I fight tickets compared to my understanding of the normal attorney practice. First, depending on your age/insurance-actuarial-profile, prior offenses and/or accidents, level/cap of coverage, and insurance carrier, the addition of that conviction to your driving record will typically add anywhere from many hundreds to several thousand dollars to your future car insurance premiums over the duration it will be factored into your car insurance rates. Your credit rating may be similarly affected, damaging your ability to get loans and increasing the interest you'll pay if you do (consider the amount even a small increase in interest rate has over a long-term mortgage if you buy a home while affected to the total amount you'll pay). Next, if the accrued points from traffic convictions you receive over certain time periods reaches a certain threshold, your driver's license could be suspended by the DMV! Moreover, if you get into a disputed-fault accident, your driving record often can be used against you in a personal injury civil case. Finally, many police officers consider your driving record when deciding whether to give a warning or a ticket in the future, and many prosecutors similarly consider it in deciding whether to prosecute if you plead not guilty and in whether and what settlement deals to offer or accept. Accordingly, the effects of accruing an avoidable conviction could multiply.

Statewide Unbundled and Limited Scope Representation Basic Package: $195 Fixed Attorney Fee* + 3rd Party Expenses

1.  Up to 30 Minutes Phone Consult for Intake/Debrief, Discussing Your Statement of the Facts, Going Over the Statute you're accused of violating, and Going Over the Process/System at a High Level.

2.  Review of Your Evidence, if Any, and Preliminary Legal Research.

3.  Draft and File with the Court a Written Trial by Written Declaration moving to dismiss if there's a legal basis in your case, arguing the best legal theories and carefully selected factual theories to maximize contingency options where you might not want to testify in an in-court trial de novo if you lose the trial by written declaration, and where strategic for the individual facts of your case, avoid tipping your hand too much before the officer commits to their version of the facts in their written affidavit response (that can be used preparing for an in court trial later if you lose), focusing on challenging the State to allege and substantiate (through evidence such as the officer's sworn affidavit of factual allegations) all elements of the charged offense to the requisite standard of proof (if not rebutted or rebutted only to the extent of what's strategic to offer upfront for this preliminary challenge to the ticket) and commit to their theories before (if you even lose) formal discovery, research, and a de novo in court trial.  If you lose the trial by written declaration, if desired, file request for Trial De Novo with Court to preserve right.

Statewide Unbundled and Limited Scope Representation Standard Package: $295 Fixed Attorney Fee* + 3rd Party Expenses

1.  Up to 30 Minutes Phone Consult for Intake/Debrief, Discussing Your Statement of the Facts, Going Over the Statute you're accused of violating, and Going Over the Process/System at a High Level.

2.  Public Records Request to Law Enforcement to Seek Any Favorable Evidence, Such as Radar Records, Roadway Schematics, Body and Dash Cam Video, Notes and/or Reports, etc. (may be subject to City/County/State copy fees, which are not included).

3.  Review of Your Evidence and Evidence Obtained from Law Enforcement, if Any, and Preliminary Legal Research.

4.  Reasonable Email Correspondence to Assess & Advise on Best Defense Theories.

5.  Draft and File with the Court a Written Trial by Written Declaration moving to dismiss if there's a legal basis in your case, arguing the best legal theories and carefully selected factual theories to maximize contingency options where you might not want to testify in an in-court trial de novo if you lose the trial by written declaration, and where strategic for the individual facts of your case, avoid tipping your hand too much before the officer commits to their version of the facts in their written affidavit response (that can be used preparing for an in court trial later if you lose), focusing on challenging the State to allege and substantiate (through evidence such as the officer's sworn affidavit of factual allegations) all elements of the charged offense to the requisite standard of proof (if not rebutted or rebutted only to the extent of what's strategic to offer upfront for this preliminary challenge to the ticket) and commit to their theories before (if you even lose) formal discovery, research, and a de novo in court trial.  If you lose the trial by written declaration, if desired, file request for Trial De Novo with Court to preserve right.

Statewide Unbundled and Limited Scope Representation Premium Package: $395 Fixed Attorney Fee* + 3rd Party Expenses

1.  Up to 30 Minutes Phone Consult for Intake/Debrief, Discussing Your Statement of the Facts, Going Over the Statute you're accused of violating, and Going Over the Process/System at a High Level.

2.  Public Records Request to Law Enforcement to Seek Any Favorable Evidence, Such as Radar Records, Roadway Schematics, Body and Dash Cam Video, Notes and/or Reports, etc. (may be subject to City/County/State copy fees, which are not included).

3.  Review of Your Evidence and Evidence Obtained from Law Enforcement, if Any, and Preliminary Legal Research.

4.  Written Opinion of the Merits of Your Case and Your Best Factual and Legal Theories and Defense Strategy.

5.  Second Up to 30 Minutes Phone Consult to Answer Questions About My Written Opinion and to Collaborate on Defense Strategy.

6.  Draft and File with the Court a Written Trial by Written Declaration moving to dismiss if there's a legal basis in your case, arguing the best legal theories and carefully selected factual theories to maximize contingency options where you might not want to testify in an in-court trial de novo if you lose the trial by written declaration, and where strategic for the individual facts of your case, avoid tipping your hand too much before the officer commits to their version of the facts in their written affidavit response (that can be used preparing for an in court trial later if you lose), focusing on challenging the State to allege and substantiate (through evidence such as the officer's sworn affidavit of factual allegations) all elements of the charged offense to the requisite standard of proof (if not rebutted or rebutted only to the extent of what's strategic to offer upfront for this preliminary challenge to the ticket) and commit to their theories before (if you even lose) formal discovery, research, and a de novo in court trial.  If you lose the trial by written declaration, if desired, file request for Trial De Novo with Court to preserve right.

Please note the Above Services Are Defined-Scope Unbundled Representation, Which Does Not Include Representation in Any Other Aspect or Stage of Proceedings After the Above, Such as In-Court Trial and Any In-Court Hearings or Conferences, And Also Does Not Include Appellate Services.

Add-On Services (Unbundled, Where Applicable for Standard Package Clients):

1. If You'd Like to Attempt Out-of-Court Settlement or Plea Bargain with the Prosecution Before Pursuing Remaining Options: Contact with Prosecution to Attempt Negotiations and Request Appropriate Discovery to Determine Merits of Particular Deals and Prepare for Possibility of Trial. Additional $175.

2.  If You're Eligible for Traffic School as Matter of Right to Avoid Driver License Points and Public (vs. Confidential) Conviction on Your California Driving Record (May Avoid Car Insurance Premium consequences and/or Prevent Imminent or Future License Sanctions), and Would Like to Participate in the Traffic School Diversion Program: File Appropriate Notices/Application with the Court, and Help Guide You Through the Process.  You will still have confidential conviction, a fine for the ticket, and be responsible for traffic school costs and attendance/completion process.  Additional $75.

3. Motion In Limine and/or to Suppress Evidence (Request That the Court Rule Specific Evidence as Legally Admissible or Inadmissible Before Trial So That Any Complex Legal Issues Can Be Resolved Without Delaying or Prejudicing the Trial, and so Trial Strategy and Preparation Can Rely on the Court’s Decision).  Additional $150-$450 Depending on Number and Complexity of Legal Issues Involved and Degree of Written Briefing.

4. Motion for Continuance to Reschedule Trial or Hearing Where Court Sets Trial Date That Would Cause You Undue Hardship or Leave Inadequate Time to Prepare Defense.  Additional $75.

5.  If Motions are Denied Pretrial, Petition for Writ of Mandate to California Court of Appeals.  Additional $950.  If Granted, Appellate Briefing is Further $4,500.

Full (Bundled) Defense Services Through Trial (and Sentencing and/or Post-Trial Motions if Convicted) (proudly serving Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda, and San Francisco Counties):

Santa Clara County Traffic Infraction Tickets: $1,295 Fixed Attorney Fee*

San Mateo County Traffic Infraction Tickets: $1,345 Fixed Attorney Fee*

Alameda County Traffic Infraction Tickets: $1,395 Fixed Attorney Fee*

San Francisco County Traffic Infraction Tickets: $1,495 Fixed Attorney Fee*

*Fee Does Not Include Expenses, Such as Third Party Fees, Including Payment Clearinghouse Fees, Postage/Courier Fees if applicable, Public Records Copy Fees if applicable, Discovery Fees if applicable, Court Reporter, Expert Witness, or Private Investigator fees if applicable and we agree to hire any, $2.50 per mile plus any parking costs round trip transit fee for in person services by KLO California attorney, Court Fees/Costs, Traffic School Fees/Costs, "Bail" Deposits Where Required by the Court (Refundable Upon Resolution of Case After Payment of Fine and Court Costs if Convicted), or Appeal Bond Deposits Where Applicable (Refundable After Resolution of Appeal, and Payment of Court Debt if Any).

Includes (Subject to 20 Hours Time Cap):

1.  Up to 30 Minutes Phone Consult for Intake/Debrief, Discussing Your Statement of the Facts, Going Over the Statute you're accused of violating, and Going Over the Process/System at a High Level.

2.  Public Records Request to Law Enforcement to Seek Any Favorable Evidence, Such as Radar Records, Roadway Schematics, Body and Dash Cam Video, Notes and/or Reports, etc. (may be subject to City/County/State copy fees, which are not included).

3.  Review of Your Evidence and Evidence Obtained from Law Enforcement, if Any, and Preliminary Legal Research.

4.  Written Opinion of the Merits of Your Case and Your Best Factual and Legal Theories and Defense Strategy.

5.  Second Up to 30 Minutes Phone Consult to Answer Questions About My Written Opinion and to Collaborate on Defense Strategy.

6.  Draft and File with the Court a Written Trial by Written Declaration moving to dismiss if there's a legal basis in your case, arguing the best legal theories and carefully selected factual theories to maximize contingency options where you might not want to testify in an in-court trial de novo if you lose the trial by written declaration, and where strategic for the individual facts of your case, avoid tipping your hand too much before the officer commits to their version of the facts in their written affidavit response (that can be used preparing for an in court trial later if you lose), focusing on challenging the State to allege and substantiate (through evidence such as the officer's sworn affidavit of factual allegations) all elements of the charged offense to the requisite standard of proof (if not rebutted or rebutted only to the extent of what's strategic to offer upfront for this preliminary challenge to the ticket) and commit to their theories before (if you even lose) formal discovery, research, and a de novo in court trial.

If You Lose the Trial by Written Declaration:

Option 1: If You'd Like to Attempt Out-of-Court Settlement or Plea Bargain with the Prosecution Before Pursuing Remaining Options: Contact with Prosecution to Attempt Negotiations and Request Appropriate Discovery to Determine Merits of Particular Deals and Prepare for Possibility of Trial, and if Deal not Reached, Proceed to Option 2, 3, or 4.

Option 2: If You're Eligible for Traffic School as Matter of Right to Avoid Driver License Points and Public (vs. Confidential) Conviction on Your California Driving Record (May Avoid Car Insurance Premium consequences and/or Prevent Imminent or Future License Sanctions), and Would Like to Participate in the Traffic School Diversion Program: File Appropriate Notices/Application with the Court, and Help Guide You Through the Process.  You will still have confidential conviction, a fine for the ticket, and be responsible for traffic school costs and attendance/completion process.

Option 3: If You're Not Eligible for Traffic School as Matter of Right, but Would Like to Seek Traffic School Resolution at Discretion of the Court: File Trial De Novo Request to Preserve Right and Obtain Hearing, Then Representation at In-Court Arraignment Hearing, Where Such Motion Will Be Made.  If Denied, Plead Not Guilty and Proceed to Option 4, Step 2.

Option 4: Challenge the Ticket Through a de novo in court trial:

1.  File Trial De Novo Request and Contact Court to Waive Arraignment Hearing, but Plead Not Guilty.

2.  Make Appropriate Discovery Requests of Prosecutor.

3.  File Any Appropriate and Procedurally Allowed Written Pretrial Motions and/or Trial Brief.

4.  Respond to Anything from Prosecutor if Appropriate.

5.  If a Pretrial Motion I Make is Denied, and if Necessary to Preserve Issue for Possibility of Appeal, File Petition for Writ of Mandate with California Court of Appeal and Brief an Interlocutory Appeal if Granted.

6.  Preparation/Plan of Trial Strategy and Up to 60 Minutes Phone Consult with 

     You to Discuss and Practice.

7.  Representation at In-Court Trial, and if Convicted, Sentencing.

8.  Make Any Appropriate Post-Conviction Motions, If Convicted.

Bundled Representation in Appeal from Traffic Conviction/Sentence to California Superior Court Infraction Appellate Division: 

Includes Notice of Appeal, Request for Transcription and/or Transmittal of Record, Appeal Statement, Disputed Appeal Statement Hearing if Ordered, Appellant Original Brief, Appellant Reply Brief, and Oral Argument Hearing if Ordered.  Also Includes Representation in New Trial if Ordered on Appeal.  Additional $5,000 Fixed Attorney Fee*

Petition for Discretionary Appeal from Appellate Ruling by California Supreme Court: Additional $1,500 Fixed Attorney Fee*, Plus Further $4,500 Fixed Attorney Fee* for California Supreme Court Appeal if Granted.

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