Most people looking for a traffic lawyer are not asking a complicated question. They want to know who is actually going to handle their case correctly, keep them out of court if possible, and avoid unnecessary problems. The difficulty is that almost every lawyer advertises the same things: experience, results, and good service. However, those descriptions do not tell you how the practice actually runs. In traffic cases, the difference between a smooth outcome and a frustrating one often comes down to small details, familiarity with the specific court, and whether the lawyer has systems in place to follow through. Understanding what to look for can make a meaningful difference in how your case is handled.

A Good Traffic Lawyer is Accessible

Being a traffic lawyer is a busy job. Most have court nearly every morning, some afternoons, and many evenings. They can't answer the phone at court, so it can be hard to get a hold of them. It is important for a good traffic lawyer to be available to respond to a client's questions or concerns. That is why we have a Full Staff™ at Beerup Law. Whether you are concerned about something you received in the mail, need an update on your case, or just have a general question, someone will be here to talk to you during business hours, even if Ruth is at court.

A Good Traffic Lawyer Understands the Courts They Work In

Traffic law is highly local; different courts handle similar violations very differently. This is particularly true for higher-speed tickets and for drivers with a Commercial Driver's License. Ruth has been doing this for over 25 years, so she has a pretty good idea of what to expect. Even so, courts and prosecutors change their rules regularly. That is why Beerup Law maintains a spreadsheet with recent results, including fine amounts. We want to take as much of the guesswork out of the process as possible, so you know what you are dealing with from the start. 

A Good Traffic Lawyer Gives Honest Expectations Up Front

To repeat: we want you to know what you are dealing with from the start. Some traffic tickets are not easy to fix. If the court is likely to ask for driving school or community service, we will tell you before you hire us. That certainly causes some potential clients to hesitate before hiring us, but we would rather lose a client than mislead one. 

A Good Traffic Lawyer Prices Cases Based on the Work Involved

You might have noticed that the cost to hire a traffic lawyer varies widely. Every lawyer is free to establish their own fee structure and base it on whatever they want. At Beerup Law, we charge for the amount of work it will take to fix the issue. We do not base it on your sense of urgency, fear of consequences, or any other perceived leverage. Fair pricing for fair work.

We also do not attempt to capture your attention with absurdly low advertised prices that we don't intend to honor. Given that pricing can vary widely based on court and circumstances, we choose not to include pricing information in our advertising at all, and we certainly don't advertise fees that are a third (or less) of what we actually charge. For example, our price for a typical traffic ticket starts at $150. Fees for higher speeds or more complex cases are more, of course, but we are careful to honestly explain the price up front.

A Good Traffic Lawyer Has Robust Systems in Place

Traffic cases are detail-driven. In many regards, the most important thing is filing the correct paperwork, double-checking, monitoring, and following up. Here at Beerup Law, we have two separate systems, both with redundancies, to follow a traffic case from beginning to end. The fact that we are a high-volume firm gives us advantages in that our systems have been developed over thousands of cases and are designed to deal with every possible contingency.

A Good Traffic Lawyer Follows Through

A traffic case is not over when the court date is done. A missed fine deadline can lead to license issues or warrants. We could consider your case “closed” when we mail you the resolution. We don't. Your case stays in our active system until we are sure it is really resolved. If you have not paid the fine close to the due date, we will check in to make sure everything is okay. If that doesn't work, and the case goes to warrant, we provide support to resolve the issue. We are under no obligation to provide this follow-up; it is just something Ruth feels is the right thing to do.

The Conclusion: Hire Us!

It may come as no surprise that this was written with the intention of generating business. The fact of the matter is, though, that Ruth Beerup is a good traffic lawyer. Every one of the points above is an operating principle that Ruth has discovered over her 25+ year career is vital to being a good traffic lawyer. She is absolutely committed to getting good outcomes for her clients. Give her a call at 636-940-1111. You will be in good hands.