Last Updated on June 7, 2025 by Beltz Law Group

What to Expect from Your Traffic Ticket Lawyer in Garland Municipal Court

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If you’re seeking a lawyer to help with a traffic ticket in Garland, it’s vital to understand the level of service you should expect for your investment. By understanding the responsibilities of your traffic ticket attorney once they are retained, you can develop realistic expectations that align with the service provided. This article is intended to help you understand what defines effective representation for traffic ticket matters.

After reading, if you would like to discuss your case with our legal team, feel free to call our office, FILL OUT OUR TRAFFIC TICKET QUESTIONNAIRE, and we will contact you.

Attorney-Client Communication: The Foundation of Success

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Communication is the cornerstone of any strong working relationship, and this is especially true with your legal counsel. When hiring a traffic ticket attorney, it’s important to recognize that while communication is crucial, its nature may differ from other legal services due to the specific economics of traffic ticket defense.

Cost-Effective Service: The typical hourly rate for an attorney in Dallas County ranges from $250 – $325 per hour. The standard rate for a trustworthy and experienced traffic ticket lawyer is considerably lower, often around $75 per case. This fee structure means that while you receive expert representation, extensive, high-frequency, unscheduled phone calls may not be feasible.
Concise and Specific Communication: To ensure efficiency and clarity, we encourage clients to be concise and specific in their communication. From your first contact, clearly state your goals and expectations for your case. This allows us to determine if we can meet your objectives within the agreed-upon fee.

At the Beltz Law Group, our communication efforts, right from the initial phone call or questionnaire, focus on understanding each client’s specific goals and expectations. Our traffic ticket questionnaire for cases in Garland Municipal Court includes sections for both the facts of your case and your desired outcome. This allows our attorneys to quickly grasp what you want to achieve and whether it’s realistic given the nature of the case and the legal fees involved.

Setting Realistic Expectations for Your Legal Representation

While the fees for traffic ticket defense are designed to be affordable, you should still expect significant value and diligent effort from your lawyer:

Personalized Goals: You should expect your lawyer to care enough about your case to ask, “What would you like to have happen?” It’s a simple question that ensures your objectives are at the forefront of our strategy.
Regular Updates: Expect regular communication with your lawyer until your case is finalized. This doesn’t mean daily phone calls, which are financially impractical. However, you should receive a consistent stream of information and updates about your case via email or first-class mail.
Client Responsibility: Your case remains your case. We are your advocates and guides.
- Stay Engaged: Do not expect your lawyer to be a mind reader. If you were sent an email and didn’t receive it, or if you have gone longer than 30 days without an update, it is crucial that you reach out to our office to check on the status of your case.
- Timely Action: Most lawyers will send out emails or letters with instructions and assume you have received and acted upon them. If they do not hear back from you, they will assume everything is fine and that you have completed any requested actions. Don’t go for months without contacting your lawyer and then attribute any negative outcome solely to them. Taking responsibility for your part in the process is vital.
Realistic Outcomes: Lawyers are not magicians. While many cases are dismissed every day with the help of a lawyer, if yours is not one of them, it does not automatically make the lawyer ineffective. Often, it means the evidence against you was strong. Your lawyer’s role is to mitigate any negative impact a ticket can have on your everyday life if a dismissal is not achieved. We don’t possess “magic fairy dust” or perform “spells” to make your case disappear. Have expectations based in reality, considering the specific court and the facts of your case. If you are unsure what to expect, ask your lawyer – they will provide a realistic assessment.