Traffic Violation Attorney in Greenbelt

Maryland Traffic Guidance from a Firm Founded in 1976

A Maryland traffic citation can involve more than the fine printed on the ticket. Depending on the alleged violation and the driver’s history, it may affect a driving record, insurance costs, license status, employment, or commercial driving privileges.

We review the citation, alleged conduct, available evidence, and applicable procedure before explaining the available options. At Brennan McKenna & Lawlor, Chtd., we represent clients in Maryland and Washington, D.C. criminal matters and provide guidance from the initial call through resolution.

Call (240) 219-8980 to discuss your citation, its deadline, and your next steps.

Criminal Defense Experience in Maryland Since 1976

We handle driving under the influence and serious traffic offenses in Maryland courts, including allegations involving bodily injury or repeat accusations. We begin by examining the individual facts rather than making assumptions based on the name of the charge.

William Brennan has been licensed in Maryland since 1976 and Washington, D.C. since 1977. He holds an AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell peer-review rating and was selected for Super Lawyers from 2007 through 2024. John McKenna has practiced in Maryland since 1994 and was selected for Super Lawyers from 2012 through 2018 and from 2020 through 2024. Michael Lawlor has been licensed in Maryland since 1997 and Washington, D.C. since 1998. He was selected for Super Lawyers from 2017 through 2024.

Traffic Charges That May Affect Greenbelt Drivers

Some citations are payable, while others require a court appearance or involve criminal allegations. This distinction matters because Maryland’s response procedures and potential consequences vary by charge.

Traffic matters that may warrant legal review include:

• Speeding allegations: The recorded speed, location, measurement evidence, and surrounding circumstances may be relevant.
• Reckless or aggressive driving: These allegations may carry more serious consequences than an ordinary moving violation.
• Signal and sign violations: Red-light and stop-sign allegations may involve officer observations, signage, visibility, or video.
• Suspended or revoked license charges: The driver’s license status and the reason for the suspension or revocation may shape the legal analysis.
• Hit-and-run allegations: These matters may involve disputed identification, knowledge, reporting duties, injury, or property damage.
• Impaired-driving and injury-related charges: We represent clients accused of driving under the influence and serious traffic offenses, including allegations involving bodily injury or repeat conduct.

Possible consequences include fines, points, changes to the driving record, insurance effects, license suspension, or employment concerns. The citation, driving history, applicable law, and the court’s decision may all influence the outcome of a particular case.

What to Bring to a Traffic Citation Review

Relevant documents allow us to understand the charge and identify time-sensitive issues. We keep clients informed while managing the paperwork and deadlines involved in our representation.

Before contacting us, gather:

• Citation and notices: Every page of the ticket and any court or hearing notice you received.
• Deadline information: The date the citation was issued and any response date shown.
• License details: Accurate information about your current license status and commercial driving privileges.
• Related history: Details about prior traffic matters that may be relevant to the current charge.
• Incident evidence: Photographs, video, witness information, accident records, and other available materials.

We can explain the differences among paying an eligible citation, requesting a waiver hearing, requesting a trial, and responding to a must-appear charge. Paying the fine may resolve a payable citation while still placing the charge on the driving record.