With traffic cases, what seems like a minor issue can spiral into a big problem that impacts your ability to work, pay your bills, and live your life. Our traffic lawyers can help you move forward.
Get a team that knows traffic law inside and out.
Founded by Jonathan W. McConnell, the McConnell Law Firm has some of the most experienced traffic lawyers in Wichita.
We aim to get you through your traffic law case and to a better spot in life.
- We may be able to reduce the time you spend at court proceedings or even attend on your behalf so you don’t miss school or work.
- Your traffic lawyer can help defend or negotiate your driving penalty and can often win your driving privileges back.
- We may be able to reduce the impact on your driving record and improve the chance of keeping your auto insurance.
We often handle cases including:
- DUI
- Driving on a suspended license
- No proof of insurance
- Reckless driving
- Hit and run
- Leaving the scene of an accident
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What to Expect
Request A ConsultationFree Introductory Phone Call
A receptionist or legal assistant will gather information about your case. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
If your case is within the type of law we practice, we can schedule a free consultation with one of our traffic lawyers. If not, we will do our best to refer you to a law firm that can help.
Information-Gathering
We will likely ask you for more information during or after the first phone call. Gathering this information will be your task to help us research your situation and the applicable laws.
Free Consultation
You will consult with a traffic lawyer for about an hour. This is a chance to get to know the attorney and see if they’re the right fit for you.
The lawyer will share their analysis of your situation and recommend next steps. They will also let you know about anything further we need to get started.
This first consultation does not create an attorney-client relationship. Our firm must have a signed agreement to represent you.
We Get to Work
If you decide to hire us, we will enter into a signed contract. You will make your payment for our services.
Once you complete these steps, we are your legal team and can officially represent you. We will inform you about your case status every step of the way.
Already a Ruling?
We can help with an appeal.
The McConnell Law Firm fights tirelessly to win appeals for criminal or civil cases.
Traffic Law FAQ
Here are answers to some of the questions our traffic lawyers hear most often.
This is general information only. For questions about a specific case, you should talk with an experienced traffic lawyer. Every case is different, and what applies to 99 situations out of 100 might not apply to yours. You deserve the answers you need to make the best possible decision.
Request a Free ConsultationTraffic infractions may require paying a fine but don’t involve jail time or other criminal penalties. Here are some common examples:
- Speeding tickets
- Equipment violations
- Lane change violations
- Signal violations
Even though these aren’t criminal offenses, they usually result in fines and an increase in your car insurance premium. Too many “moving violations” can also result in the suspension of your driver’s license.
“Non-moving violations” such as a cracked windshield may result in fines but don’t affect your license. A traffic lawyer may try to get moving violations amended to non-moving violations.
Criminal traffic violations can involve higher fines, driver’s license suspension, and even jail time. They can also impact your insurance premium and license status.
Common examples may include:
- Reckless driving
- Hit-and-run accidents
- Driving on a suspended license
- No proof of insurance
- DUI
- Leaving the scene of an accident
These cases are serious. If you’re facing a criminal traffic violation, you should contact an experienced traffic law attorney right away.
The standard penalties for traffic tickets in Kansas include fines and license suspension.
Kansas traffic fines start at $45 for minor offenses such as low-level speeding, with the highest fine reaching $315 for improper school bus passing. The court may impose a higher fine if you are ticketed and challenge the violation.
Kansas also issues license suspensions for serious or repeated violations, including:
- Three moving violations within 12 months
- Driving under the influence or failing to submit to chemical DUI testing
- Failing to appear in court on a traffic citation
- Failing to report an accident
- Failing to maintain insurance
Crossing state lines won’t make your traffic ticket go away. Ignoring a ticket issued in another state could result in losing your license or additional criminal charges.
The Driver License Compact, a framework that gives states a simple standard for reporting, tracking, and punishing traffic violations, will uphold your charges and notify your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) of any traffic infractions.
Yes. Signing the ticket isn’t an admission of guilt — it just confirms that you received the citation and are aware of it. You can decide later if you want to pay the fine or contest the ticket in court. Refusing to sign the ticket has no benefit and could escalate the situation with the officer.
Our traffic law attorneys at the McConnell Law Firm recommend signing the ticket so you can move on with your day.
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Call (316) 243-5903 or send us a message now. Our team is ready to help.