Des Plaines, IL asked in Traffic Tickets for Illinois

Q: I have traffic court date on 07/23/2020, this is the third time the date has moved due to covid 19, I'll be out of state

I have a dupage county traffic court date which is moved to 07/23/2020. I have to move out of state this month. I was hoping to attend in person for requesting second supervision as I got the second ticket while I was on 1st court supervision. I got the second ticket for using cell phone while driving. What are my options? Do I have to be present in person? I have the new job offer letter and new lease info that I signed for proof of my move. Please advise!

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Theodore J. Harvatin
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  • Traffic Tickets Lawyer
  • Springfield, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: A local attorney could appear on your behalf. Find a DuPage county traffic lawyer to assist you.

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John S. Fotopoulos
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Orland Park, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: There are options to handle speeding tickets without your appearance. But, you will need the assistance of an attorney.

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Brandon K. Davis
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  • Traffic Tickets Lawyer
  • Waukegan, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: It should not be a problem having an attorney appear on your behalf under these circumstances. We must do this often for our clients without issue in DuPage County.

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Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Mt Vernon, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: Send a letter to the Circuit Clerk's office asking for a continuance and explaining how you cannot come to court.

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Juan Ooink
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: You need to hire an attorney to appear on your behalf. That attorney will be able to resolve this matter without you having to appear in court, but you need to act now. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better.

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