Traffic Violations

Protecting Licenses in Durham and Orange Counties

Kenneth J. Duke, Attorney at Law

You are driving along a North Carolina highway when you see the flash of police lights in your rearview mirror. If you act wisely, a traffic and speeding ticket does not have to result in hefty fines, increased insurance rates, or even the loss of your driver's license. One of the smartest things that you can do is to speak with an experienced lawyer before paying your ticket.

At the law firm of Kenneth J. Duke, we have seen countless people make the mistake of paying a traffic ticket without first understanding the full impact of their decision. You may easily lose your driving privileges and pay higher rates on your insurance by paying off a ticket.

PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR OFFICE ONLY HANDLES TRAFFIC CASES IN DURHAM COUNTY AND ORANGE COUNTY.

Don't make the mistake of paying a ticket without knowing the options available to reduce the consequences. Before paying your Durham or Orange County traffic ticket, contact us for a free consultation.

Here are just a few examples of common traffic violations we see:

• Speeding
• Causing an accident
• Leaving the scene of an accident
• Driving on a revoked license
• Reckless driving

Finding Options To Settle a Traffic Ticket Favorably

Oftentimes, the district attorney will work with you to reduce the charge, and therefore reduce the consequences to your driver's license, pocketbook and your insurance rates. You may not even have to go to court to resolve your case.

We understand the financial stress people face when receiving a traffic violation — that is why we charge reasonable rates to deal with your case. While each case is different, we will work out a fair fee arrangement with you before doing anything with your case.

Is a Durham or Orange County Ticket You Paid (Or Not Paid!) Coming Back to Haunt You?

Did you pay a ticket and weeks or months later get a letter from the DMV telling you that your license would be revoked because you pleaded guilty to a revocable offense? Or has your insurance shot up because of points due to a ticket?

Or did you completely forget to deal with that ticket, and then months or even years later get a letter from the DMV telling you that your license is set to be revoked because of the outstanding ticket?

Often, we can get your case reopened and ask the District Attorney and the Court to accept a plea to a lesser charge that may reduce or completely undo the consequences of your earlier plea. Or, if you didn't take care of the ticket, we may ask the Court to put your case back on the docket to address it now.

 Contact us at the law firm of Kenneth J. Duke today for a free consultation to see if we can help you with an old ticket.

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