What is a Failure to Appear?
A speeding conviction in California adds a point to your driving record, can raise your insurance, and incurs court costs in addition to the fine. For commercial drivers, even one "reportable" conviction can threaten a CDL. Many citations are eligible for dismissal — but only where defects on the written citation are properly raised and the court agrees. We do not guarantee any dismissal.
What your paperwork needs to address
- Identify the FTA — which court date and citation triggered it, and what the current status is..
- The right response — a Motion to Vacate/Recall, a request to re-open, or simply paying/reappearing — depends on your court..
- License hold status — whether your license is suspended and whether an SR-related reinstatement is required..
- Accurate court routing — paperwork filed with the wrong venue is the #1 reason FTA delays continue..
- Avoid another appearance — a complete, correct filing reduces the chance of a repeat FTA..
How written-declaration defense works
We prepare clear, court-ready paperwork package based on the details you provide, so you can respond to the FTA properly and avoid further escalation.
We help prepare documents — we do not appear in court and cannot guarantee the court will vacate the FTA. Courts decide each case on its own rules.
Scan the ticket now
Upload a photo of your citation for a free scan. We review the extracted details and flag anything that may be worth professional review — before you pay anything.