How To Lift A Warrant In Rockwall – Ticket Attorney Explains Warrant Process

Last Updated on June 7, 2025 by Beltz Law Group

Lifting Warrants in Rockwall County: Resolving Traffic Tickets & Protecting Your Record

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Receiving a traffic ticket can be a minor inconvenience, but forgetting or failing to respond to it can quickly escalate into a serious legal problem: an active warrant for your arrest. In Rockwall County, law enforcement is proactive in addressing outstanding warrants, meaning if you have one, you face the very real risk of arrest and being taken to jail if stopped by a police officer.

At the Beltz Law Group, we regularly help individuals in Rockwall County understand how a traffic ticket can become a warrant and, more importantly, what steps must be taken to effectively recall that warrant and resolve the underlying citation. If you have warrants for traffic tickets in Rockwall and need the assistance of an experienced legal team, call our office today.

How a Traffic Ticket Becomes a Warrant

The most common reason a traffic ticket turns into an arrest warrant is a missed appearance date. When you receive a traffic ticket, it includes an appearance date – a specific deadline by which you must contact the court and enter a plea or make arrangements to resolve your case. For most courts, this window is typically around 12 days.

If you fail to contact the court or appear by this deadline, the court will likely initiate the warrant process. A judge must officially sign off on the warrant, at which point it is then reported to the North Texas Regional Database, making it accessible to law enforcement officers for enforcement and potential arrest.

Lifting a Warrant: Understanding Your Options

Once a warrant has been issued, it’s crucial to address it promptly. There are several ways to lift a warrant, but some are far more beneficial than others:

1. Posting a Cash Bond:

   • A cash bond requires you, or someone on your behalf, to pay the full amount of the fine associated with the traffic ticket directly to the court.
   • This amount typically ranges from $300.00 to $600.00 per traffic ticket, potentially more depending on the offense and court fees.
   • While this will lift the warrant, it effectively means you are paying the ticket, which results in a conviction on your permanent driving record. This conviction can lead to increased insurance rates and potentially contribute to a driver’s license suspension.

2. Hiring a Bail Bond Company:

   • A bail bond company requires you to pay a percentage of the total bond amount (their fee, which is usually non-refundable). They then post the full bond amount on your behalf.
   • However, hiring a bail bond company is often the least beneficial way to lift a traffic ticket warrant. They will typically hire the cheapest lawyer they can find to fulfill the court appearance requirement, pocketing a significant portion of your money simply for making a phone call to an attorney. You lose control over who represents you.

3. Retaining a Traffic Ticket Attorney Directly (Attorney Appearance Bond):

   • This is often the most advantageous option. When you hire the Beltz Law Group, we can post an attorney appearance bond on your behalf.
   • An attorney appearance bond does not require the full amount of the fine to be posted upfront. Instead, it’s a professional bond that guarantees your future appearance in court through our firm’s representation. This means you avoid having to pay potentially hundreds of dollars for each ticket just to get a new court date.
   • Key Benefit: When you retain an attorney directly to post a bond, our legal team will also appear in court on your behalf to resolve the underlying citation. This representation is included in our original fee (unless a full trial becomes necessary). Our primary goal in court will be to negotiate a resolution that protects your permanent criminal record or driving record, often aiming for deferred disposition or dismissal to avoid a conviction.

Why Choose the Beltz Law Group for Your Rockwall County Warrants?

If you have warrants in Rockwall for outstanding traffic tickets, we invite you to call our legal professionals. We offer:

• Experienced Representation: We understand the nuances of the Rockwall Municipal Court and the Rockwall County Justice of the Peace Courts.
• Efficient Warrant Lifting: Our office offers expedited service, often able to clear warrants from the North Texas Warrant Database within 72 hours.
• Comprehensive Resolution: We don’t just lift the warrant; we aggressively work to resolve the underlying traffic ticket in a way that minimizes impact on your record and finances.
• Cost-Effective Approach: By utilizing an attorney appearance bond, we can help you avoid upfront cash bond payments, making the process more financially reasonable.

Don’t live with the stress and potential consequences of an active warrant. Call our traffic ticket attorneys in Rockwall County today to discuss your case. We can answer your questions, explain your best options, and help you get the warrant lifted and your traffic tickets resolved in a way that protects your driving record.