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Protecting Your Career: Aggressive CDL Ticket Defense

Georgia CDL Tickets Defense Attorney

A Ticket is a Threat to Your Livelihood. We Fight to Keep You on the Road

For a commercial driver, a traffic ticket isn't just a fine—it's a direct threat to your livelihood. Any conviction, even for a minor offense, can lead to points, license suspension, job termination, and serious career damage. James E. Kee & Associates understands the complexities of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations and Georgia traffic law. We provide dedicated defense to protect your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and your ability to earn a living.

If your commercial license is at risk and a ticket conviction can disqualify you, Call our CDL Defense Lawyers Immediately for a consultation.

Understanding CDL Violations and Consequences

CDL law operates under a fundamentally stricter system than standard civilian traffic law. The stakes are always higher because of federal oversight.

 

Loss of Livelihood: Penalties are Stricter for CDL Holders

As a commercial driver, you face a "two-tier" penalty system:

1. Standard License Points: Points assessed against your underlying Georgia driver's license.

2. CDL Disqualification Rules: Points and convictions reported to the federal system that can lead to a CDL disqualification, irrespective of your personal license status.

We understand how the FMCSA Clearinghouse and mandatory Disqualification rules differ from standard Georgia traffic law, allowing us to build a defense focused on keeping you on the road and employed.

 

Major Violations (Mandatory 1-Year Disqualification)

A single conviction for any of these major offenses will result in a mandatory one-year disqualification of your CDL (and a three-year disqualification if you are transporting hazardous materials):

• Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) or private vehicle.
• Refusing a Chemical Test (Implied Consent).
• Leaving the Scene of an Accident.
• Committing a Felony involving the use of a CMV.
• Driving a CMV while the CDL is revoked, suspended, or canceled.
• Two or more serious traffic violations while operating a CMV.

 

Serious Traffic Violations (Two Convictions = 60-Day Disqualification)

Even seemingly "minor" moving violations can accumulate rapidly, leading to major penalties. Having two convictions for any of the following serious traffic violations within three years will result in a 60-day disqualification of your CDL. A third conviction within three years results in a 120-day disqualification:

• Excessive Speeding (15 mph or more over the posted limit).
• Reckless Driving.
• Improper Lane Change.
• Following Too Closely.
• Driving without the required CDL or endorsements.
• Traffic offenses committed in a CMV resulting in a fatal accident.

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Our Defense Strategy for CDL Tickets

Our defense is proactive, specialized, and focused on protecting your ability to maintain and secure future employment.

 

Defense Beyond the Courtroom

Our work involves not only challenging the ticket in court (e.g., proving officer error, challenging evidence, or asserting a necessity defense) but also minimizing the long-term impact on your career.

We meticulously scrutinize every detail: the CMV inspection report, the logs, the scale certification, and the officer’s testimony to find the flaws in the state's case.

 

 

Case Objectives

When defending your CDL, we pursue specific objectives tailored to your career needs:

• Goal 1: Dismissal (The best outcome: no points, no conviction, no report to the FMCSA).
• Goal 2: Reduction to Non-Reportable Offense (Crucial for minimizing FMCSA impact, aiming for a charge that is not considered a Major or Serious Violation).
• Goal 3: Protecting Your Endorsements (Fighting to ensure your Hazmat, Tanker, Double/Triple Trailer, or Passenger endorsements remain valid).

 

Local Expertise: Navigating Metro Atlanta's Unique Commercial Routes

As a local firm, we understand the specific jurisdictions and commercial routes where most citations occur. This local knowledge is a strategic advantage.

 

Familiarity with Key Commercial Routes and Stops

We understand the common ticketing zones and enforcement patterns along major Metro Atlanta commercial arteries:

• Interstate Corridors: I-75, I-85, I-285 (The Perimeter), I-20, and I-16.
• Local Entity Focus: We handle cases originating in all major transportation corridors and weigh stations (e.g., Carnesville, Midway, Valdosta) throughout Fulton, Cobb, Gwinnett, and Henry Counties.

Our experience in these local courts allows us to anticipate the prosecutor's strategy and present a familiar, professional, and powerful defense.

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Why Trust James E. Kee & Associates with Your CDL

Don't entrust your career to a lawyer who primarily handles minor speeding tickets. Our firm offers the specialized knowledge you need.

• Specialization Entity: We understand the commercial transportation industry, the unique federal reporting requirements, and the consequences of the FMCSA Clearinghouse—details that other general practice firms often overlook.

• Result Entity: We have a proven history of successfully protecting commercial drivers' licenses through strategic negotiation and aggressive litigation to achieve outcomes that preserve employment.

 

Don't Let a Ticket End Your Career. Get Your Free CDL Case Evaluation Today

If you hold a CDL, your job security hinges on the outcome of your traffic case. Don't risk your career on a generic defense that doesn't account for federal regulations. Contact the firm with the specialized knowledge to fight for your future.

 

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Customer reviews

Leah Cote 9/19/2025

James Kee was very helpful in my consultation and provided great advice as to how I should proceed with my case.

Bishop Ken Hardin Sr. 9/2/2025

Mr. James Kee treated me with the utmost respect and was very informative during my consultation with him. If you are looking for an attorney that is very knowledgeable and willing to make sure you are given the best possible advice, please contact attorney James Kee!

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Kee is an awesome attorney. If he says, he can handle it, he will definitely do it 100%. I had a traffic citation and he dismissed it easily. I recommend him 100%. He is also available on texts all the time to answer.

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Don't Let Your CDL be Suspended!

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We're here to help. Let James E. Kee & Associates be your trusted partner in navigating the legal process and protecting your CDL.

Don't let a CDL ticket disrupt your career and financial stability. A seemingly minor traffic violation can snowball into serious consequences, potentially leading to disqualification from driving or even losing your CDL entirely.  This could happen due to offenses like operating a motor vehicle with a revoked license, accumulating points from speeding tickets, violations related to logbooks, DUIs, dispensing of a controlled substance, being convicted of two serious traffic offenses, failing to obey traffic control devices or even the commission of a felony.  These consequences can land you in traffic court and disqualify you, which could jeopardize your commercial driving privileges.  Contact James E. Kee & Associates law firm today for a free consultation with an experienced Georgia Commercial Driver License (CDL) ticket lawyer. We'll fight tirelessly to protect your CDL and ensure you can get back on the road safely and legally. Call a ticket lawyer from James E. Kee & Associates today at (404) 870-6719 or complete our online contact form to schedule your free consultation. We understand that facing a CDL ticket can be a daunting experience. Our CDL ticket and speeding ticket lawyers are here to help throughout local Georgia courts.