Experienced Since 1994

Racine, Kenosha & Walworth WI Lawyers Traffic Ticket Specialists

Defend your record, reduce point exposure, and limit insurance risk. Thirty years of Wisconsin traffic-court experience - resolved at a fair, flat fee.

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No court appearance for most tickets Flat-fee pricing 30+ years

The Original Wisconsin Ticket Defense Specialists

We focus on traffic-ticket defense throughout Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth counties. Every case gets personalized attention and aggressive representation at an affordable rate.

Racine Ticket lawyers have been achieving exceptional results for over 30 years.

Representative results

A good ticket result protects more than the fine

We look for the defense issue that can prevent points, insurance increases, CDL consequences, license suspension, or a criminal traffic record.

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Criminal record avoided Reckless driving amended to a civil traffic forfeiture Misdemeanor conviction exposure, criminal record, and heavier insurance consequences. CDL protected 20 mph-over speeding ticket resolved without CDL disqualification Federal CDL disqualification risk and employer reporting consequences. Driving restored Occupational license granted after HTO revocation Job loss and continued driving-without-license exposure.

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Cities We Serve

Local traffic-court help across three counties

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Our Services

Some of the Traffic Tickets we help with

Speeding

A speeding ticket adds demerit points, and points are what your insurer prices off. What the citation really costs, and how it can be challenged.

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Reckless Driving

A reckless driving conviction adds 6 demerit points, and 12 points in 12 months costs you the license. What you are actually facing, and where these cases are challenged.

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Texting & Driving

A distracted-driving citation puts points on your record and gives your insurer a reason to re-rate you. What the law prohibits, and how these tickets are fought.

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CDL Drivers

Your CDL is your living, and federal rules can disqualify it for something you did in your own car. What counts as a serious violation, and what a conviction does to your career.

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Suspended License

Losing your license usually means losing the commute first. What caused the suspension decides the way back, and an occupational license is often available right away.

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Unsafe Lane Change

Because unsafe-lane-change violations hinge on whether the driver's actions were reasonably safe or not, it can be beneficial in fighting one of these tickets to point to any factors that supported your decision.

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Open Container

An open intoxicants ticket in Wisconsin is a civil forfeiture with no demerit points, but it still lands on a record a CDL employer can see. What it costs, and how it is fought.

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Minor-in-Possession

Getting ticketed for underage drinking is bad enough, but if you're under 21 and charged with driving drunk you're facing some serious penalties. Charges don't necessarily mean a conviction. We fight them.

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Driver Alerts

New Wisconsin traffic laws that affect you

Plain-English updates on the law changes that change what a traffic stop can cost drivers in Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth counties.

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Reckless Driving Wisconsin can now tow your car for a first reckless-driving offense A 2025 state law (Act 46) lets police impound your vehicle on a first reckless-driving offense, even a car you borrowed. Here is what Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth drivers should know. June 26, 2026

Serving SE Wisconsin

Racine, Kenosha & Walworth

Racine Ticket is supported by the lawyers of Cafferty, Scheidegger & Johnson, S.C., a boutique criminal-defense firm with a successful record of litigation in federal and state courts throughout southeastern Wisconsin.

We handle criminal and traffic matters across Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth counties.

How does Racine Ticket work?

Common Questions

Wisconsin Traffic Ticket Defense. FAQ

Is my charge a traffic ticket, an OWI, or a criminal case?

It decides who should handle it, and the citation does not always make it obvious. A civil traffic citation (speeding, unsafe lane change, operating after suspension, most CDL violations, open container) is what we do, and in most of those we can appear for you so you do not miss work. An impaired-driving charge is a different matter with its own deadlines: OWI, DUI, refusing the breath or blood test, or anything alleging alcohol or drugs behind the wheel carries two separate 10-day deadlines from the date of arrest, and those are handled by our OWI practice at racineowi.com. Anything criminal (drugs, weapons, domestic violence, theft, or a felony of any kind) goes to the firm's main criminal-defense practice at racinelaw.com. All three are the same firm, Cafferty, Scheidegger & Johnson, S.C., so one call to (262) 632-5000 reaches the right person either way. If the citation says reckless driving, call us: it is a traffic charge that can become criminal, and it sits on the line.

Should I fight a speeding ticket in Racine WI, and which lawyer should I use?

Fight it when the conviction would cost more than the defense, which is most of the time once insurance is counted. Under Wis. Admin. Code Trans 101 a speeding conviction carries 3 points at 1-10 mph over, 4 points at 11-19, and 6 points at 20+, and 12 points in 12 months triggers suspension. A single moving conviction commonly costs more than $1,000 in premium over three years, against a typical traffic-defense fee of $200 to $500. Fight it especially if you hold a CDL, are under 18, already carry points, or were cited in a work zone. On which lawyer: use one who regularly appears in the specific court on your citation, because a City of Racine Municipal Court ticket negotiates differently than a State Patrol citation in Racine County Circuit Court. Wisconsin Ticket Specialists, the traffic practice of Cafferty, Scheidegger & Johnson, S.C., appears in every municipal and circuit court in Racine, Kenosha and Walworth counties, has practiced since 1994, holds 4.9 stars across 651 Google reviews, and in most civil cases appears for you so you do not miss work. Free consultation at (262) 632-5000. Do not pay the ticket first: under Wis. Stat. § 345.26(1)(b)1, making the deposit means you are deemed to have tendered a plea of no contest and submitted to a forfeiture, so the case closes as a conviction and your options end.

Do I need a lawyer for a Wisconsin traffic ticket?

Many Wisconsin traffic tickets carry demerit points, fines, court costs, and insurance risk. Hiring a traffic attorney often costs less than the long-term cost of a moving conviction, and in most civil cases the attorney can appear in court on your behalf so you do not miss work. Under Wis. Stat. § 343.23(2)(b), the department may consider only records entered during the 4-year period immediately preceding when it exercises the demerit-point suspension power, and records of OWI-countable convictions are maintained permanently.

What counties does Wisconsin Ticket Specialists defend?

We defend traffic and ordinance citations throughout Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth counties in southeastern Wisconsin. Every municipal court in those counties plus the Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth County Circuit Courts. We handle tickets issued by local police departments, the county sheriffs, and the Wisconsin State Patrol.

How much does a Wisconsin traffic ticket lawyer cost?

Our fees are flat and quoted upfront after a free case review. Most civil speeding and moving-violation cases resolve for a fee that is often less than the long-term insurance and driving-record cost of simply paying the ticket.

Do I have to appear in court for my Wisconsin ticket?

For most civil traffic cases in Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth counties we appear in court on your behalf. You do not take time off work. Criminal traffic matters (reckless driving, OWI, operating after revocation) heard in County Circuit Court typically require your appearance, and we appear with you.

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What our clients say

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“I highly recommend Attorney Patrick Cafferty. I hired Pat for a harassment restraining order matter that was extremely stressful and serious for me. From the start, he was calm, direct, prepared, and clearly experienced. He took the time to understand the…”
- Scott “Jester” · Jun 2026

“Juan Ramirez of Cafferty & Scheidegger comes highly recommended. From the moment I retained him he demonstrated exceptional professionalism, knowledge of the law, and genuine dedication to my case. He took time to explain every step of the process clearly…”
- Crystal Coleman · Mar 2026

“I would highly recommend Juan Ramirez. From our very first conversation, he was calm, honest, and realistic about what to expect. He never made promises he couldn’t keep, but instead explained every step of the process and helped ease a very stressful…”
- J D · Jul 2026

“If your in a jam or bad spot did something stupid get the law office of Cafferty & Scheidegger. I put myself in a bad position drinking and driving/ firearm charges and hurt someone in an accident and it wasn’t my first time. Pat represented me and didn’t…”
- Peter Agerholn · Oct 2023

“Pat was an amazing attorney to work with in my case. He handled everything very professionally and is highly recommended to help future clients. He helped me close a very difficult chapter in my life with a very positive outcome! Thanks Pat for your hard work…”
- Todd Kornely · May 2026

“I really appreciate the work that Carl Johnson did on my son’s case. I highly recommend Carl, he’s not only knowledgeable but he had always answered every call, email and text. We feel he went above and beyond for my son. Thank you Carl!”
- Soleda Baca · Jun 2026

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