A trooper testified he saw a driver holding a phone to his ear while driving — under VTL § 1225-c(2)(b), that alone creates a presumption of illegal cell phone use. But the driver rebutted it, pro se, by producing his phone bill showing no call at that time. The Appellate Term reversed the…
An officer saw a driver speaking into an electronic device while driving. She admitted it was an Olympus digital voice recorder, not a phone, and was convicted anyway under VTL § 1225-d's "catchall" device category. The Appellate Term reversed — the recorder only stored audio for playback, never…
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Traffic Infractions (Speeding, Cell Phone, Red Light, etc.)
No appearance required. Unless you decide to go to trial, you will not have to appear in court for standard traffic infractions. Your attorney handles all pre-trial negotiations and court proceedings on your behalf.
For misdemeanors, a personal appearance is normally required for an arraignment. To save you a trip, we always attempt to appear on your behalf. While court policies vary, judges may allow an attorney to waive your personal appearance for good cause.
Key Takeaway: In the vast majority of traffic cases, hiring an attorney ensures you won't have to miss work or take time out of your day to attend court.
You will speak to Seth Azria, Esq. directly. Simply call or text a photo of your ticket to 315-396-8006 for a quick response.
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Azria Law Office does everything possible to make the process quick, easy, and effective.
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As your attorneys, we represent you and handle all communication with the court on your behalf. You do not need to mail in your ticket or contact the court directly.
Official Notice of Representation: As soon as you hire us, we send a formal letter of representation to the court.
Plea Entry & Adjournment: This letter officially enters your Not Guilty plea and adjourns your court date, giving us the necessary time to negotiate with the prosecutor to work out your case.
Hassle-Free Defense: Once you retain Azria Law Office, you can rest easy knowing all court deadlines and filings are fully managed by our team.
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Practicing in Syracuse for nearly two decades, Seth M. Azria, Esq. has helped thousands of drivers protect their driving records, avoid points, and prevent insurance hikes from tickets issued in courts all over New York State.
Unlike general practice firms, Mr. Azria dedicates 100% of his practice exclusively to traffic ticket defense.
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Traffic Infractions (Speeding, Cell Phone, Red Light, etc.)
No appearance required. Unless you decide to go to trial, you will not have to appear in court for standard traffic infractions. Your attorney handles all pre-trial negotiations and court proceedings on your behalf.
For misdemeanors, a personal appearance is normally required for an arraignment. To save you a trip, we always attempt to appear on your behalf. While court policies vary, judges may allow an attorney to waive your personal appearance for good cause.
Key Takeaway: In the vast majority of traffic cases, hiring an attorney ensures you won't have to miss work or take time out of your day to attend court.
You will speak to Seth Azria, Esq. directly. Simply call or text a photo of your ticket to 315-396-8006 for a quick response.
Flexible Payment Options
We accept credit cards over the phone and online, including payment financing options through Affirm.
Azria Law Office does everything possible to make the process quick, easy, and effective.
Will I have to send in a plea to the court?
Do I Need to Send in My Ticket or Contact the Court?
No. We Take Care of That for You.
As your attorneys, we represent you and handle all communication with the court on your behalf. You do not need to mail in your ticket or contact the court directly.
Official Notice of Representation: As soon as you hire us, we send a formal letter of representation to the court.
Plea Entry & Adjournment: This letter officially enters your Not Guilty plea and adjourns your court date, giving us the necessary time to negotiate with the prosecutor to work out your case.
Hassle-Free Defense: Once you retain Azria Law Office, you can rest easy knowing all court deadlines and filings are fully managed by our team.
Seth Azria is a gentleman and an honest man! I called to hire him for a speeding ticket, my daughter got and he told me I can do it myself and save the money! Hard to find people of integrity, like him these days and it is truly a breath of fresh air!!!
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Seth is the most stand up attorney I never worked with. I called Seth this summer after a traffic accident that I was considered at fault for by the responding officer. I was looking to hire representation to help me present my perspective. Seth gave me free advice over the phone that resulted in my tickets being dropped all together. Given that traffic litigation is literally Seth’s livelihood, I found this to be an incredibly high integrity gesture. God forbid, if I ever need a traffic attorney in New York again, I will be calling Seth directly. Thank you, Sir.