Columbus Traffic Violation Attorneys
Legal Help for Drivers Facing Tickets & Suspensions
Many Ohio drivers underestimate how serious a traffic citation can be. Even a single ticket can lead to heavy fines, increased insurance rates, license suspension, or, in some cases, jail time. What starts as a minor offense can have lasting financial and legal consequences.
Funkhouser Law brings years of experience handling traffic cases in Franklin County Municipal Court, one of the busiest traffic courts in Ohio. Our attorneys prepare each case strategically, using local insight to pursue reduced penalties and protect driving privileges. Whether you’re facing a speeding ticket, driving under suspension, or a crash-related charge, we provide clear communication and practical guidance every step of the way.
Get legal advice from a speeding ticket lawyer before your next court date. Schedule a free consultation today.
Traffic Tickets & Violations We Help with in Columbus
Traffic tickets in Columbus can lead to more than just fines. Even minor infractions can add points to your license, raise insurance premiums, and risk suspension through the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Funkhouser Law helps drivers challenge or reduce penalties for violations such as:
- Speeding and excessive speed, including construction and school zones
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Failure to yield or improper turns
- Improper lane changes or following too closely
- Driving without insurance or expired registration
- Wrongful entrustment of a motor vehicle (allowing someone without a valid license to drive)
- Possessing nitrous oxide in a motor vehicle
Our attorneys review every citation carefully, looking for procedural issues, radar calibration problems, and inconsistencies in the officer’s report. With extensive experience in Franklin County Municipal Court, Funkhouser Law understands how local judges and prosecutors handle traffic cases and uses that knowledge to protect your record and driving privileges.
What to Expect When Handling a Traffic Ticket in Columbus
If you receive a ticket in Columbus or Franklin County, the citation will list the alleged violation and explain how to respond. Many minor tickets, including routine speeding violations, can be paid online, by mail, or in person without a court appearance.
Certain speeding penalties require a mandatory court appearance in Franklin County Municipal Court, including violations 25 mph or more over the limit, a third speeding offense within 12 months, speeding 36 mph or more in a school zone, or any offense involving possible jail time or license suspension. Your ticket will indicate whether a court appearance is mandatory. Ignoring your court date can result in additional fines, a bench warrant, or even license suspension.
Funkhouser Law helps you understand each step of the process and what your options mean for your driving record. Our attorneys review the citation, evidence, and court procedures to identify opportunities to challenge or reduce penalties. With experience in Columbus traffic enforcement cases, we provide clarity and practical guidance before you decide how to move forward.
Why Drivers Choose Funkhouser Law
Traffic tickets can seem minor at first, but they often lead to lasting issues such as higher insurance premiums, added license points, and potential suspension. Funkhouser Law treats every case with the attention it deserves, reviewing citations carefully for mistakes, procedural problems, and opportunities to reduce or dismiss penalties.
Attorney Douglas A. Funkhouser brings more than 30 years of experience representing clients in Franklin County courts. His background as a U.S. Army prosecutor shaped the discipline and judgment that define our firm’s approach to traffic defense. We believe clients deserve practical solutions, clear communication, and fair fees that make it easier to protect both their driving record and peace of mind.
Have you or someone you know been pulled over for traffic violations? Call (614) 756-2154 to arrange a free consultation with our speeding ticket attorneys in Columbus.
Ohio Law & Traffic Violations
Every time a driver receives a traffic ticket, points are subtracted from their Ohio driver’s license. When too many points are subtracted within a short period of time, serious consequences can result. If a person loses 12 or more points in a 2 year time frame, their license is usually suspended for a period of 6 months. In addition, they must pay fines, attend traffic school, and may face high-risk car insurance rates. Our experienced traffic ticket attorney has thorough knowledge of the Ohio point system and can advise you on steps that may reduce or eliminate the points from your license.
Ohio law assigns different point values to each violation, and certain infractions, such as reckless operation or driving under suspension, carry higher penalties. The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles requires drivers with repeat points to complete remedial driving courses before their licenses can be reinstated. In Franklin County, the court considers your past record and specific circumstances, which can influence how your case proceeds. Our traffic lawyers explain these rules in plain language, helping you see how each violation may affect your driving record and what steps are available to address the situation.
Don’t just pay the fine — find out if your ticket can be reduced or dismissed. Contact us online or call (614) 756-2154 today.
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