Top Rated Fairfax County VA Traffic Lawyer • 1500+ Client Reviews
There are three categories of traffic violations in Virginia: Felony offenses, misdemeanor offenses and traffic infractions. Virginia State Troopers, Fairfax Police Officers & other law enforcement officers strictly enforce these traffic laws. Do not expect to get a warning. Interstates 95, 495, 66 and other routes like the Fairfax Parkway and Dulles Greenway Toll Road are targeted by law enforcement for traffic violations. Out-of-state and out of area drivers also find themselves needing representation before Fairfax County VA courts for their traffic case. CAUTION: Convictions for traffic violations can increase the automobile insurance premium by as much as 79% according to a study conducted by Insurance.com
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Experienced Traffic Law Attorneys For Fairfax VA Cases
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law is an established law firm. Our lawyers specialize in defending traffic cases and possess over 60 years of combined experience. We represent clients before the Fairfax County General District Court. We have been recognized as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report. Our attorneys are experienced traffic law practitioners and are routinely recognized for legal excellence and high ethical standards. Our Fairfax County VA traffic lawyers have been positively reviewed more than any other Fairfax attorney. We will examine your case and determine the best way to defend it. Our goal is simple: secure the best possible result!
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Virginia Uniform Summons Traffic Ticket Issued by Fairfax Police
A Virginia Uniform Summons is the legal document issued by Fairfax County VA law enforcement officers during a traffic stop. Motorists often refer to this document as either a traffic ticket or citation. The summons serves as legal notice for the alleged traffic violation. Signing the summons is not an admission of guilt. The summons advises you that a hearing will be at the Fairfax County Courthouse on a particular date and time. Law enforcement can also issue a summons for criminal offenses such as reckless driving and other misdemeanor offenses. Allow our top rated Fairfax VA traffic lawyers to review your summons. We can develop a defense strategy even if you think you are guilty.
Penalties For Fairfax VA Traffic Violation Convictions
- Incarceration
- Maximum fine of $2,500
- Loss of driving privileges
- Moving violation demerit points
- Increased automobile insurance premiums
- Employment issues
Exceptional Traffic Court Representation Fairfax County VA
In Virginia, every traffic case is set for trial before the Judge. The majority of traffic cases are filed in the General District Court. The defendant motorist must either retain an experienced Fairfax County VA traffic attorney for representation or the motorist must appear in traffic court to defend the case alone. Evidence and arguments are presented to the Judge. Do not plead guilty or pre-pay a traffic ticket without first consulting an attorney. In some instances, your traffic ticket may actually be a misdemeanor criminal offense. Let us review your case. We can help!
Riley & Wells Attorneys-At-Law Defend Fairfax VA Traffic Cases
- Habitual offender
- DUI / DWI
- Eluding the police
- Hit & Run
- No valid driver’s license
- No automobile insurance
- Suspended driver’s license
- Fail to yield emergency vehicle
- License restoration
- Reckless driving
- Moving violations
- Fail to move over
- Out-of-state drivers
- Speeding ticket
- Accidents
- Handheld cellphone use while driving
Free Consultation with Top Rated Fairfax County Traffic Lawyer
Some drivers accused of a traffic law violation do not think that they need a traffic lawyer for their Fairfax County traffic case. The biggest issues with representing yourself before a court is lack of experience and legal knowledge. The average driver typically does not understand the best course of action to defend a particular case. Experienced Fairfax County VA traffic attorneys know the proper tactics and options for obtaining the best results. Our attorneys spend hours in traffic court every day and are familiar with the habits of the different judges and the law enforcement officers who issue traffic tickets. This local knowledge can prove to be invaluable in deciding how to properly defend a traffic case.
Fairfax VA Traffic Attorney Recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers is a legal rating service of outstanding attorneys from over 70 practice areas including traffic law who have attained the highest degree of recognition and professional achievement. This organization recognizes the nation’s top rated lawyers using a patented process of independent research and peer input. Our Fairfax County VA traffic lawyers have been recognized by this publication since 2009. No more than five percent of the Virginia lawyers are named to this list and no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list. This recognition is merit based. Retain a Fairfax VA traffic attorney who has been recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers with this elite award.
Fairfax Virginia Traffic Courts Are Adversarial By Design
If you have been accused of a Fairfax County VA traffic violation, then your case will eventually be set for trial before the Fairfax General District Court. Trials are adversarial in nature. This involves a structured and formalized dispute between the defense and the Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney. The adversarial system ensures a fair trial according to the rules of law and evidence by allowing each party to present their case and challenge the other party’s evidence and arguments. The Fairfax judge evaluates the evidence, arguments, and reaches a verdict. This system ensures that the prosecution meets its high standard of proof. Our lawyers in Fairfax County VA can help you with your traffic violation.
Fairfax VA “AV Preeminent” Traffic Lawyer • Martindale-Hubbell Top Rating
For over 135 years, Martindale-Hubbell has been the authority for evaluating the legal ability and ethical standards of attorneys through a Peer Review Rating system established by judges and attorneys. Riley & Wells Attorneys-A-Law is a Fairfax County Virginia AV Preeminent® rated traffic violation defense law firm. The top Martindale-Hubbell rating standard. This is awarded to lawyers who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards. Retain a top rated Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rated Fairfax VA traffic lawyer for your case. Review the law firm’s legal rating and exercise caution before you retain a Fairfax VA traffic attorney with an inferior rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
Superb Avvo Rated Fairfax VA Traffic Lawyers
The Avvo Rating can help you find the right Fairfax County VA traffic lawyer. Avvo comes from “avvocato”, which is Italian. Avvo is a legal directory that rates lawyers on a scale of 1 (Extreme Caution) to 10 (Superb). Members of our Fairfax County VA traffic law firm maintain a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating. Avvo gathers relevant information from state bar associations, other organizations that license legal professionals and consumers to calculate the Avvo rating. The same set of standards is used for all lawyers evaluated. The Avvo rating is merit based. You cannot pay a fee to improve your Avvo rating. Exercise caution when you consult with a Fairfax VA traffic lawyer who is not properly rated.
Out of State Driver Retain Top Rated Traffic Lawyer Fairfax VA
Fairfax County is along the I-95 corridor. Millions of travelers use these highways. Out-of-state drivers must defend their Fairfax County VA traffic ticket because a conviction will be reported back to the home state. The home state and automobile insurance company may then take action against the driver. As such, many licensed drivers from states like North Carolina, Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York & Tennessee drive through the Fairfax County VA community. In many instances, we can motion to waive our client’s appearance so that our client does not have to return to Fairfax VA for the trial. Let our traffic ticket lawyers in Fairfax review your case!
Handheld Mobile Phone Use While Driving Illegal in Fairfax Virginia
Fairfax Virginia authorities take distracted driving seriously. Virginia is now a “hands free” driving state. It is unlawful for any person to hold any handheld personal communications device while driving a moving motor vehicle on the highways in Fairfax County. This is a new law that became effective on January 1, 2021 according to Va. Code 46.2-818.2. A violation of this law is a moving violation demerit point offense. Unfortunately, drivers from other states passing through Virginia cannot claim ignorance of the law. Contact a Fairfax County VA traffic lawyer for help with your case.
Specialized Training Make Better Fairfax County Traffic Court Advocates
Our Fairfax County VA traffic lawyers include members of some of the most prestigious legal organizations, such as the the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA). The VTLA is dedicated to enhancing the skills, knowledge, and professionalism of trial lawyers. Our Fairfax VA traffic lawyers receive special training on how to best defend Fairfax County traffic cases every year from this organization among others. You will need a trial lawyer if you have a pending traffic case. It is in your best interests to consult a Fairfax VA traffic lawyer with specialized training if you need representation before the Fairfax Courts for a criminal law allegation or a summons for a traffic violation. We will present your best defense!
Fairfax Traffic Violation Convictions Are Assessed DMV Demerit Points
There are numerous types of DMV demerit point violations. Demerit points are assessed by the DMV when a driver is convicted of a demerit point offense in the Fairfax Courts. Demerit points associated with a Fairfax conviction remain valid for two years from the date the Fairfax County offense is committed. Different violations carry different point assignments, depending on the seriousness of the offense. Convictions for serious offenses such as reckless driving carry 6 demerit points. One safe driving point is assigned for each full calendar year without any violations or suspensions. A motorist may accumulate a maximum of five safe driving points. For out-of-state drivers, the Fairfax VA traffic conviction is eventually reported to the home state DMV.
Failure to Move Over for a Stationary Vehicle is a Traffic Violation
Virginia code 46.2-861.1 requires the driver of any motor vehicle to “move over” when passing a stationary vehicle under certain traffic conditions. A violation of this law can be considered reckless driving if the stationary vehicle is an emergency vehicle. This is a criminal misdemeanor in some cases. Ignorance of the law is not a defense. If you have been accused of violating this law then you need to consult an attorney before appearing in Fairfax County General District Court.
Fairfax County I-95 Reckless Driving NOT GUILTY
Interstate 95 in Fairfax County is no one’s favorite road. I-95 runs from Emporia VA to Alexandria. Our Fairfax VA traffic attorneys represented a client from Maryland accused of criminal misdemeanor reckless driving for driving too fast on I-95. A criminal conviction would have devastating consequences. We were able to convince the Judge to find our client NOT GUILTY. Unfortunately, the Court was unwilling to dismiss the entire case, but we convinced the Judge to reduce the matter to the lowest offense possible called defective equipment. This is a no points non moving violation.
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3/31/2022 | Updated 10/14/2024
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