Anderson and Anderson, LLP

• More than 20 years of experience
• Thousands of ticketed drivers represented
• A practice centered on keeping clients' driving records as clean as possible

The firm represents clients throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, including Dallas, Collin, Kaufman, Tarrant, Ellis, Denton and surrounding counties.

Why drivers are encouraged not to simply pay a ticket

According to the firm's materials for Texas drivers:

• Simply paying a traffic ticket in Texas is treated as an admission of guilt.
• The conviction is reported to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
• A conviction may result in:
• Points on your driving record
• Increased automobile insurance premiums
• Possible driver license suspension, depending on circumstances

The firm encourages drivers to speak with an attorney before paying a ticket so they can understand the potential impact on their record and options to contest the citation.

How Anderson and Anderson, LLP helps with traffic tickets

The firm's traffic ticket attorneys:

• Seek to keep clients' driving records clean where possible
• May work to obtain dismissals or fine reductions, depending on the case and court
• Handle the court process for traffic tickets so that, in many cases, clients do not need to appear in court personally
• Represent clients in traffic courts throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area

(Results always depend on the facts of the case and the applicable court; no specific outcome is guaranteed.)

Types of traffic violations handled

The firm states it can help with almost any traffic ticket, including but not limited to:

• Speeding
• Speeding in a school zone
• Speeding in a construction zone
• Expired registration
• Expired driver license
• Passed a school bus
• Ran a red light
• Ran a stop sign
• Driving without a license
• Improper turn
• Improper lane change
• Failure to maintain financial responsibility (no insurance / FMFR)
• Failure to appear
• Failure to control speed

Counties and courts

Anderson and Anderson, LLP represents traffic ticket clients in many courts across North Texas, including courts in:

• Counties: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, Tarrant (among others)
• Cities: A wide range of cities throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, as listed on the firm's website (for example, Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Frisco, Garland, Grand Prairie, Irving, McKinney, Mesquite, Richardson, and many others).

The specific court and location depend on where the citation was issued.

Primary contact details

• Phone: 214-370-8260
• Fax: 214-370-8200
• Languages available by phone: English, Spanish, and French (operators are available in all three languages).

Office location

• Address: 4131 N US 75-Central Expy 1000, Suite 951, Dallas, Texas 75204

Service area

Anderson and Anderson, LLP represents drivers with Texas traffic matters throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, including (but not limited to):

• Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Garland, Grand Prairie, Irving
• Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Richardson, Mesquite
• And many other cities in Dallas, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, and Tarrant Counties

Consultations and communication

• The firm focuses on traffic-related legal issues for Texas drivers.
• The website invites potential clients to contact the firm for a complimentary consultation about traffic tickets, warrants, and driver license issues.

Important notice about forms on the website

Submitting information through the firm's online contact or questionnaire forms does not create an attorney–client relationship, and information sent that way is not protected by attorney–client privilege. A formal attorney–client relationship is only created directly with the firm, not by sending an online form.

The firm represents drivers who hold a commercial driver's license (CDL) and who have received Texas traffic citations. These are handled within the firm's broader traffic ticket defense practice.

Service area for CDL matters

CDL clients are served in the same general areas as other traffic clients, including courts throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and in counties such as Dallas, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, and Tarrant, among others.

CDL holders with Texas traffic tickets or related driver license issues are encouraged by the firm's website to contact Anderson and Anderson, LLP at 214-370-8260 to discuss their specific situation.

• A certain number of traffic violations can trigger a Texas driver license suspension.
• For example, a license may be suspended if a driver has four traffic violations in a year or seven violations in a 24‑month period.
• A license can also be suspended for more serious matters, such as driving while intoxicated (DWI) or causing a fatal accident.

The exact length and terms of any suspension depend on the specific allegation and applicable law.

Length of suspensions and reinstatement

The firm's FAQ notes that:

• A Texas driver license can be suspended for up to two years depending on the allegation.
• Some suspensions are definite, meaning they end after a set period and payment of required reinstatement fees.
• Other suspensions can be indefinite, meaning the license stays suspended until the driver takes certain required actions.

To reinstate a suspended license, a driver may need to:

• Wait for the suspension period to end, and
• Pay required reinstatement fees to the appropriate agency.

Contesting a proposed driver license suspension

If DPS sends a driver a Notice of Suspension, the firm explains that:

• The driver and their attorney may be able to contest the suspension.
• There is typically a 20‑day window from the date of the Notice of Suspension to request a hearing.
• If a hearing is requested in time, the suspension is stayed (put on hold) until a Judge rules on the case.

Attorneys from Anderson and Anderson, LLP handle Driver License Suspension Hearings and Administrative License Review (ALR) hearings, and can usually appear on the client's behalf so the client does not have to attend in person.

Occupational Driver Licenses (ODL)

Anderson and Anderson, LLP helps eligible clients obtain an Occupational Driver License (ODL) when appropriate. According to the firm's materials:

• Many Texans have suspended licenses because of multiple traffic ticket convictions or outstanding warrants.
• An Occupational Driver License is a valid license in Texas that can allow a person to drive for basic daily needs.
• An ODL may allow driving up to 12 hours per day for essential purposes such as travel to and from work, school, and other basic necessities.

The firm works to help clients get back on the road legally as quickly as possible, where Texas law allows.

What to do if you receive a notice of suspension

The firm's FAQ guidance is that drivers should not delay if they receive a notice of a Texas driver license suspension. Instead, they encourage contacting Anderson and Anderson, LLP promptly so the attorneys can:

• Review the notice and the driver's record
• Determine whether a hearing can be requested within the allowed time
• Advise whether contesting the suspension or seeking an Occupational Driver License may be an option

• In Texas, simply paying a traffic ticket is treated as an admission of guilt.
• The court reports the offense to the Department of Public Safety (DPS) as a conviction on the driver's record.
• A conviction can lead to:
• Points on the driving record
• Possible license suspension if enough convictions accumulate
• Potential increases in automobile insurance premiums

The firm recommends contacting their office for advice before paying a ticket.

Driver license points system (as described in the FAQs)

• The DPS Driver Responsibility Program assesses points for moving violations.
• Examples from the FAQ:
• Two points for most in‑state and out‑of‑state moving violation convictions
• Three points for a conviction that involves a crash
• Points generally remain on the record for three years from the date of conviction.
• Certain minor violations (for example, travelling 10 mph or less over the limit or a seat belt violation) may not add points under the rules described in the FAQ.

Accumulating too many points can contribute to a license suspension.

Missed court dates and warrants

The FAQs note that if a driver:

• Misses the appearance date on a ticket, a warrant may be issued, and
• The driver may face an additional charge such as Failure to Appear or Violate Promise to Appear.

The firm advises contacting Anderson and Anderson, LLP as soon as possible to discuss options for addressing missed court dates and any resulting warrants.

Driving without a license or on a suspended license

From the FAQ materials:

• Being arrested or cited for driving without a valid license or driving on a suspended license can carry serious consequences, including the possibility of jail time in some situations.
• The firm invites drivers in this situation to contact Anderson and Anderson, LLP for advice on how to proceed.

If you cannot afford the fine

The FAQs indicate that drivers who cannot afford a traffic fine should contact the firm to discuss their options. In some cases, Anderson and Anderson, LLP may be able to seek:

• Fine reductions
• Dismissals, where available under law and court policy
• Payment plans, depending on the court and circumstances

Driver license suspension FAQs – key points

The firm's suspension-related FAQs explain that:

• A Texas driver license can be suspended for accumulating multiple traffic violations or for certain serious offenses.
• The length of any suspension depends on the underlying allegation and may be up to two years.
• Some suspensions are definite (end after a set period and payment of fees); others are indefinite (continue until required actions are taken).
• In some cases, the State of Texas can suspend a driver's license after a motor vehicle accident where the driver is found at fault and did not have valid insurance, and the suspension may remain in place until outstanding claims are resolved.

Contesting a suspension and hearings

• A driver who receives a Notice of Suspension may have the right to contest the suspension by requesting a hearing within 20 days of the notice date.
• If properly requested, the suspension is typically stayed (paused) until the Judge issues a ruling.
• Anderson and Anderson, LLP can appear at a Driver License Suspension Hearing or Administrative License Review (ALR) hearing on the client's behalf in most cases.

What to do if you get a notice of suspension

The firm's FAQ guidance is to act quickly:

• Do not ignore a Notice of Suspension.
• Contact Anderson and Anderson, LLP promptly so they can review the notice, explain options (such as contesting the suspension or seeking an Occupational Driver License), and take timely action where Texas law permits.

• Courts have different time frames for responding to an alleged traffic offense.
• If you miss your appearance date, the court may:
• Issue a warrant for your arrest, and
• Add a new charge such as Failure to Appear or Violate Promise to Appear, depending on the circumstances.

Lifting traffic ticket warrants

Anderson and Anderson, LLP states that they:

• Lift traffic ticket warrants for clients who have outstanding traffic citations
• Work to help clients avoid the embarrassment and inconvenience of arrest at home, at work, or elsewhere
• May, depending on the circumstances, use an attorney bond or other available procedures to have a warrant lifted

(Available options depend on the specific court and facts of the case.)

Help if you have an active traffic warrant

If someone already has a warrant related to a traffic ticket:

• The firm encourages contacting their office promptly to discuss the situation.
• The attorneys review the status of the ticket and warrant and advise on next steps based on Texas traffic laws and the local court's procedures.

Missed court date questions

The firm's FAQ materials emphasize:

• Do not ignore a missed court date or warrant notice.
• Contact Anderson and Anderson, LLP for advice on how to proceed if you:
• Missed a court date
• Received notice of a Failure to Appear or similar charge
• Believe there may be a warrant related to unpaid or unresolved tickets

The attorneys at Anderson and Anderson, LLP focus on resolving these issues in a way that seeks to protect the client's driving record and driving privileges under Texas law.

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