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A Full-Service Florida Traffic Ticket Law Firm

In Florida's vibrant commuter culture, it sometimes seems like people couldn't live without their cars. Indeed, most residents in and around cities like St. Petersburg, Tampa, Bradenton and New Port Richey depend on their cars to accomplish essentials like getting to and from work, picking up the kids from school or taking an elderly relative to a doctor's appointment. For many, the prospect of getting a traffic ticket or being cited with a violation in the wake of an auto accident can be devastating.

The legal consequences for traffic offenses like speeding, careless or reckless driving and driving with a suspended license are severe. Drivers who are found to be at fault end up paying expensive fines, facing skyrocketing insurance prices or even losing their license altogether. 

If you are going to traffic court in Florida, you need to know that you have options. Just because a cop pulled you over and wrote a ticket doesn't mean the fight is over. Don't just give up and pay the fine, talk to a licensed, professional traffic violation attorney about whether you can contest your ticket in court.

At the Rooth Law Group, we know that even a minor traffic violation can lead to major headaches in the lives of our clients. That's why we provide full-service legal help to people facing the prospect of going to traffic court in Florida.

Before you make a decision about your case, contact us for a free consultation and case evaluation.


Energetic, Conscientious Florida Traffic Ticket Attorneys
As founding partners of the Rooth Law Group, Kelly and Ryan Rooth pride themselves on providing smart, thorough legal aid to people who've received traffic tickets in Florida. Whether you've been in an accident or were stopped by police for a moving violation, the best way to fight the charge is by obtaining the services of qualified counsel.

Both Ryan and Kelly are experienced, energetic attorneys who pledge to follow every legal avenue and pursue every option until your case is resolved. After you hire the Rooth Law Group, we'll keep you updated early and often about every facet of your case. With us, you won't be kept in the dark. We'll answer all your questions completely and honestly. We'll return your calls promptly and if you can't come to us, we'll come to you.

Don't make the mistake of trying to go at it alone or represent yourself in traffic court. With the Rooth Law Group, you can let us handle the judges, prosecutors and court deadlines while you concentrate on taking care of yourself and your family.

If you need help contesting a traffic violation in Florida, contact the Rooth Law Group today to schedule a free initial consultation: 727 797 9600 in Pinellas County, 813 333 6517 in Hillsborough County, and 727 232 3912 in Pasco County.


The Rooth Law Group represents clients throughout West Central Florida, including:
Pinellas County: St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Gulfport, Largo, Pinellas Park, Indian Rocks , Kenneth City, Madeira Beach, Seminole, Redington Beach, Oldsmar, Tarpon Springs, Odessa, Safety Harbor, Holiday, Spring Hill, Hudson, Zephyrhills, Dunedin, Belleair Bluffs, Belleair Beach, Palm Harbor, Treasure Island, Indian Shores, Tierra Verde, Bay Pines, Belleair Shore, South Pasadena, Crystal Beach, Pasadena.

Hillsborough County: Tampa, Apollo Beach, Brandon, Carrollwood, Dover, Gibsonton, Lithia, Lutz, Northdale, Palma Ceia, Pebble Creek, Plant City, Riverview, Ruskin, Seffner, Sulphur Springs, Sun City, Temple Terrace, Thonotosassa, Town n' Country, Valrico, West Chase, Wimauma, Ybor City.

Pasco County: New Port Richey, Dade City, Gulf Harbors, Hudson, Land O' Lakes, Odessa, Port Richey, Saint Leo, Shady Hills, Trinity, Wesley Chapel.

Manatee County: Bradenton, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Ellenton, Longbeach, Longboat Key, Manatee, Palmetto, Parrish, South Bradenton, West Bradenton, Whitfield, Whitney Beach.

 

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Blog for Traffic Violations

• False Tickets Issued by Florida Highway Patrol Trooper

  Description: Traffic citations dismissed when Florida Highway Patrol Trooper falsified citations.

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Library for Traffic Violations:

• New Seat Belt Law Will Lead to Greater Safety . . and More Criminal Arrests
  Description: Effective June 30, 2009, Florida legislatures have passed a new law that allows a police officer to stop an automobile solely based on the driver or front seat passenger’s failure to wear a seatbelt. If you have questions about your traffic ticket, call us today for a free consultation, 727-797-9600 in Pinellas County, 813-333-6517 in Hillsborough County & 727-232-3912 in Pasco County.
• Making Sense of Florida’s “Point System”
  Description: If you are pulled over and receive a speeding ticket, you probably think your only option is to pay your ticket. If you do so, you will automatically be assessed points on your driving history. Florida’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles have a “point system” that determines the severity of the penalty for those who commit traffic offenses. If you have questions about your traffic violation and points assessed, call us today for a free consultation, 727-797-9600 in Pinellas County, 813-333-6517 in Hillsborough County & 727-232-3912 in Pasco County.

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Frequent Questions for Traffic Violations:

• When should I pay the fine on my ticket if I want to hire a traffic lawyer?

• Will I lose my license if I plea to a drug charge?
• How soon can I get a hardship license if I lost my license for 5 years?
• How can I keep points off my driver’s license?
• How do you get a 5 year Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) suspension?
• Can I lose my license for too many speeding tickets?
• Can the Rooth Law Group help me remove the 5 year Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) suspension?
• My license was suspended and I took care of the outstanding ticket, can I drive now?

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Case Results for Traffic Violations:

• Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle Over 6 Months in Florida
• Speeding Violation In St Petersburg
• Traffic Violation Running a Red Light
• Speeding Violation and Improper Land Change
• Leaving the Scene of an Accident
• Improper Lane Change
• Speeding in a School Zone
• Driving on a Suspended License as a Habitual Traffic Offender
• Driving on a Suspended License with Knowledge
• Felony, Driving on a Suspended License
• Driving on a Suspended License with Knowledge
• No Valid Driver’s License
• Notice of 5 Years Habitual Traffic Suspension
• Leaving the Scene of an Accident
• Violation of Drivers License Restriction
• Driving on a Suspended License Habitual Traffic Offender

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Web Resources for General Criminal Defense:

• New York Criminal Defense Lawyer | Walter L. Rooth, Attorney at Law

  Description: Walter L. Rooth is a criminal defense attorney who served as a prosecutor for the Erie County District Attorneys' Office for over 10 years.  He also practices in real estate and wills and estates. 

• Central Florida Criminal Defense Attorney | Orlando DUI Lawyer | Moses and Rooth

  Description: Moses and Rooth is a full service criminal defense firm located in Orlando, Florida.  Former prosecutors, Andrew Moses and Jay Rooth, are committed to defending the rights of the accused all over Central Florida.  The law firm of Moses and Rooth handles drug crimes, driving under the influence, domestic violence, battery, juvenile offenses, probation violations, fraud, robbery and other theft crimes, sealing and expungement, and traffic violations. 

• Orlando Criminal Defense Law Firm | Winter Park DUI Lawyer | Terrance Rooth

  Description: The Law Office of Terrance R. Rooth, P.A. serves the Central Florida area by defending individuals charged with driving under the influence, drug crimes, theft crimes, domestic violence, violation of probation, battery, robbery, disorderly conduct, among others.  If you have been arrested, do not hesistate to call The Law Office of Terrance R. Rooth, P.A. for a free consultation today.

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