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Washington Traffic Tickets - Moving Violations & Infractions
Traffic Ticket Litigation
At 1st Hand Law, we specialize in traffic ticket litigation, offering experienced legal representation for speeding tickets, red‑light violations, reckless driving, DUI‑related citations, and other traffic offenses. Whether you’ve got a speeding ticket, another moving violation, or a potentially license‑impacting infraction, we help you fight back — not just pay the fine.
Why hire us?
- Aggressive Defense & Negotiation: We don’t just plead — we negotiate. Our attorneys work directly with prosecutors to reduce or dismiss charges, lower fines, and help you avoid harsh consequences like license points or increased insurance premiums.
- Courtroom Representation: From traffic court to DMV hearings, we confidently represent you in front of judges and officers. We know how to build compelling defenses that protect your driving record and your rights.
- Personalized Case Management: Every case is different. We’ll carefully review your ticket, evidence, and driving history to craft a defense strategy tailored to your circumstances. You’re not just another case — we put you first.
- Local Knowledge & Expertise: Traffic laws vary by city, county, and state. Our firm has a deep understanding of Washington State traffic courts and local prosecutors, giving you a strategic advantage.
- Stress-Free Process: Handling a ticket on your own can be confusing and time-consuming. We simplify everything — from your initial consult to court resolutions — letting you focus on what matters, while we take care of the legal work.
Common Violations We Handle:
- Speeding / negligent driving
- Red‑light / stop-sign citations
- Accident-related tickets
- Cell Phone Tickets
- No Insurance Tickets
How It Works:
- Free Consultation: We start with a no-cost, honest assessment of your ticket and your options.
- Strategic Defense Plan: We develop a plan that includes negotiation, dismissal motions, and court representation.
- Active Representation: We negotiate on your behalf, appear in traffic court if necessary, and advocate aggressively for your best outcome.
- Resolution & Follow-Up: Once resolved, we’ll ensure your record is protected and advise on how to minimize future impact.
If you’ve received a traffic ticket in Washington State, don’t just pay — fight. Reach out to 1st Hand Law today for trusted, reliable, and confident legal representation.
Moving Violations
What is a "Moving Violation" and why does it matter?
A moving violation is defined by WAC 308-104-160. The definition includes violations such as speeding, failure to yield, improper passing, HOV lane violations and many, many more. Our expert legal team at 1st Hand Law identifies and fights against moving violations on a daily basis. We understand the legal elements required to establish a case against a driver accused of any violation.
Why Does a Moving Violation Matter?
A moving violation versus a non-moving violation is an important distinction for several reasons. First, drivers who are cited with a moving violation and found to have committed the moving violation will likely have that violation reported to their car insurance company and could see an increase in their insurance premiums. Additionally, Washington State law RCW 46.20.2892, commonly referred to as the "Cumulative Ticket" statute which establishes a requirement for the Washington State Department of Licensing to suspend an individual's driver's license if they are found to have "committed" 3 or more moving violations within 12 months or who have "committed 4 or more moving violations within 24 months. Continue reading below for more information on how 1st Hand Law can help prevent a future suspension action from being taken or even unwind a pending driver's license suspension action that is being taken by the Department of Licensing.
What can I do if I have received a suspension letter form the DOL?
1st Hand Law assists many Washington State Drivers who were unaware of the new cumulative ticket statute. Just because you have received a letter from the Department of Licensing stating that they will suspend your license, that does not prevent our legal team at 1st Hand Law from helping you.
1st Hand Law can not only assist you with a new ticket that triggered a warning letter indicating a potential future suspension of your license, but we can also help you with potentially re-opening and fighting previous tickets that caused a suspension action to begin. Our legal team can submit filings to the court requesting to re-open closed tickets that you have previously paid off or otherwise found committed. While we cannot guarantee that the court will grant our motion to re-open your past tickets, we can and will fight for you.
What happens if I just pay my fine?
If you decide to simply pay the fine associated with your infraction, the Court will enter a default judgement of "committed" and will process your payment to satisfy the amount owed. This judgement will be recorded on your driving record, and if the underlying violation is a moving violation, is accessible to insurance companies, and counts as a moving violation towards the "Cumulative Ticket" statute.
Allowing 1st Hand Law to fight your infraction and obtaining a judgment of dismissed, not committed, or an amendment to a non-moving violation keeps your driving record clean for insurance purposes and keeps the Department of Licensing from taking action against you for that infraction.
What if this is my first ticket and I am not at risk of losing my license?
Just because you do not have previous offenses does not mean that you should'nt fight your ticket. Insurance companies are extremely diligent when evaluating the driving record of their insured, especially when it is time to renew a policy. Insurance companies have access to your driving record and can see any and all moving violations that have been found committed. These can very likely cause an increase in your insurance premium.
Here at 1st Hand Law, it is our ultimate goal to prevent any moving violation from ever being reported to the insurance companies or from being recorded on your driving record. We fight tirelessly against prosecutors and study the law with a fine attention to detail to ensure that we exhaust every possible legal argument to get your ticket dismissed. On a case-by-case basis, and only after consulting with our client, If we cannot guarantee an outright dismissal, we also have the ability to negotiate with the Prosecutor to potentially amend a moving violation to a non-moving violation which achieves the result of keeping the moving violation off your driving record. If this is a possibility in your case, our legal team will consult with you directly before engaging in any negotiation as it is your final decision on how we choose to fight and resolve your case.
New legislation that all Washington Drivers should be aware of
On May 12, 2025 the Washington State Governor signed House Bill 1596 into law, this law will go into effect no later than January 1, 2029. House Bill 1596 is commonly referred to as "The BEAM Act". This law will require certain Washington State drivers to install "Intelligent Speed Assistance" devices on their vehicles in order to continue driving. These devices will use GPS location technology to identify the speed limit in which the vehicle is located and prevent the vehicle from exceeding the posted speed limit. For more information about this upcoming change to Washington Law, call our legal team today at (253) 797-5536.
1st Hand Law takes pride in being more prepared than our competition and more informed and our adversaries. Part of achieving this standard is being proactive in researching and establishing expert knowledge of laws, even before they go into effect. Just like the new "cumulative Ticket" statute that is now in effect, HB 1596, which is being referred to as "The BEAM Act" will also take many Washington drivers by surprise. This new law offers yet another reason why it is vital to allow our team at 1st Hand Law to fight against your traffic infractions to prevent the Administrative State from taking actions against your liberties in driving a vehicle in Washington State.