Professional Traffic Ticket Defense Attorney for South Texas

Why Hire a South Texas Traffic Ticket Attorney?

Congratulations. You have the wisdom to seek legal help after you received that traffic ticket. Most people make the mistake of simply paying tickets and accepting points on their driving record. You know better.

You found the right traffic ticket lawyer to help you. Phillip W. Goff and his experienced legal staff have successfully guided literally thousands of clients to dismissals of their traffic tickets all over South Texas in over 100 municipal and justice courts.

He takes tickets seriously because they matter to you. He is a proud member of Traffic Lawyers of Texas, the premier statewide organization for traffic defense attorneys. He has served as an officer in the organization and is the only member practicing in South Texas.

30+ Years of Traffic Defense Experience in South Texas Courts

One Ticket or Multiple Violations – We Handle Them All

In his 30+ years of legal experience, Attorney Goff has successfully defended virtually every type of traffic violation you can imagine. That's why fellow attorneys named him preeminent in his field, and hundreds of satisfied clients have posted glowing five-star reviews online.

Put that proven experience, legal expertise, and consistent courtroom success to work for you today.

Convenient Traffic Ticket Defense – No Court Appearance Required

Our clients almost never have to go to court in person. We make the legal process as convenient as possible for you. We communicate professionally using state-of-the-art technology, guiding you through whatever steps you may need to take.

Save Money on Auto Insurance by Fighting Your Traffic Ticket

It makes solid financial sense to hire an experienced traffic ticket attorney. Auto insurance costs spiked 56% in just 5 years, and that's not just for drivers with poor records. A single traffic ticket conviction on your driving record means you'll pay significantly higher insurance premiums for years to come. Let us help you save substantial money down the road.

Typically, our legal fee is just a few hundred dollars. However, increased insurance premiums last for years and easily exceed that amount, often costing you thousands of dollars over time.

Your specific situation factors into the cost, including the location where you received your citation, the court where it was filed, the prosecutor's policies, and whether you want to have a trial. Digging into every detail takes more time and more money. Like other professional services, more complex cases require more legal work.

“Defensive Driving” Course Option for Texas Traffic Tickets

If you qualify and contact the court quickly enough, you may be able to get a dismissal without hiring an attorney at all. We're happy to inform you that the so-called Defensive Driving Course option exists for eligible Texas drivers. (It's also known as the Driver Safety Course.) If you want to pursue that route independently, more power to you! 

However, understand that dismissal doesn't happen immediately, and there are strict requirements attached. Failure to follow the court's rules precisely could still result in a conviction on your driving record, so it's absolutely critical to complete the process correctly.

Check out our comprehensive guide: Traffic Ticket FAQs.

If that's your choice, we wish you the best! However, you will be navigating the legal process on your own.

Should I Represent Myself in Traffic Court?

Defending yourself in court is far more complex than most people realize. We strongly advise against self-representation in traffic cases.

If that professional advice isn't enough, ask yourself these critical legal questions:

• Do you know the stages of a Texas traffic trial from start to finish?
• Do you know how a jury is properly selected in traffic cases?
• Do you know what legal arguments you are allowed to present and how?
• Do you know what evidence is admissible and what evidence is inadmissible in court?
• Do you know the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure?
• Do you know relevant Texas criminal case law precedents?
• Do you know the Texas Transportation Code statutes?
• Do you know how burdens of proof work in traffic cases?
• Do you know how to properly introduce documents as evidence?
• Do you know what questions to ask a police officer on cross-examination?
• Do you know what questions NOT to ask a witness (that could harm your case)?
• Do you know the proper procedures for filing an appeal?

The State will have an experienced prosecutor who can answer "yes" to all these questions. Unless you can confidently answer "yes" to every question above, representing yourself is not a wise decision.

Types of Traffic Tickets We Defend in South Texas

Speeding tickets are the most common citation, but Texas law includes hundreds of possible traffic violations.

Common Traffic Violations We Handle:

The traffic charges we defend most frequently include:

• Speeding violations (all speeds and zones)
• Driving while license invalid (DWLI) – also known as driving while license suspended (DWLS)
• No seat belt violations
• Running stop signs
• Running red lights
• Using phone while driving (texting and driving)
• Failure to control speed
• Failure to signal lane change
• Failure to signal turn
• Failure to yield right of way
• Equipment violations
• Expired registration
• Child safety seat violations
• Unsafe speed for conditions
• No insurance / Lack of financial responsibility

Serious Traffic Offenses Requiring Aggressive Criminal Defense:

Some seemingly minor traffic violations are actually much more serious than people realize. The following offenses require rigorous criminal defense representation and rank in seriousness comparable to driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges:

• Reckless driving
• Duty upon striking fixture (leaving the scene)
• Hit and run accidents
• Fictitious license plates
• Street racing

Traffic Tickets Can Lead to Texas Driver License Suspension

You do not have a constitutional right to a driver license. It is a privilege. It can be suspended or revoked, and MORE THAN ONE MILLION Texas drivers are currently living without valid licenses. Many people's serious problems started with a single unpaid speeding ticket.

The following situations can lead to Texas driver license suspension:

• Failing to appear in court for your traffic ticket
• Failing to pay fines after you've made a payment agreement with the court
• Accumulating numerous traffic violations on your driving record

In fact, Texas law allows DPS to suspend your driver license for more than 150 different reasons.

Sometimes, drivers don't even realize their licenses have been suspended. Others receive DPS denial notices, follow the misleading advice in those letters, and wind up in far worse legal trouble than before.

Developing an intelligent license restoration strategy is essential. Don't navigate this complex process alone.

Hire a True Professional Traffic Defense Attorney in South Texas

Hire an experienced attorney who knows the very roads you travel, someone who genuinely wants to help and understands that even traffic tickets have serious consequences. The legal cost may not be as high as you think.

Attorney Phillip W. Goff has successfully resolved thousands of legal situations over 30+ years of practice. Join the thousands of satisfied clients he has helped and get some well-deserved peace of mind.