Anytime you have to deal with the police is stressful, even if it is just for a speeding ticket. The prospect of having to pay higher insurance premiums of even losing your license if you have accumulated too many points can impact your life. Many people call a traffic court attorney, even for a minor charge. Why? A traffic court attorney knows the law. You can read a book and understand the premise, but an attorney practices it every day and knows how to use it to his or her advantage. A traffic court attorney knows the judges. Some judges won't listen to any excuses. Some are more compassionate. Most attorneys have tried many cases before these judges and know the right approach. You can attend traffic court without an attorney but your chances of getting your case dismissed with decrease. Having a good attorney can help save your driver's license and possibly several hundreds of dollars in insurance premiums.