Do you need an attorney to defend you in court? If you depend on your commercial driver's license (CDL) you do. Many commercial drivers automatically lose their jobs for certain driving offenses. Traffic court lawyers can defend your rights and make sure that you were not unjustly arrested. Some specialize in helping commercial truck drivers defend themselves against traffic charges. Traffic court lawyers defend drivers every day and know the law. He or she will be able to tell you if there is a chance you could get the traffic citation dismissed. Traffic court lawyers will investigate every aspect of the case. Sometimes there is something on a video tape that can get your case dismissed. And if not, the traffic court lawyer can work to negotiate a plea bargain with the prosecutor. Reduced charges may save your job and possible save you hundreds of dollars on your insurance premiums.