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See how we've helped Miami drivers save thousands in fines and insurance hikes.

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Brandon M.

Winter Park, FL

"Worked with Adam on a couple of tickets. Both thrown out with zero court fees or ticket amounts due. Never got this lucky with my past attorney. It was also very easy. Kept in touch via text and sending documents back and forth was easy. Probably a total of 20 minutes spent on my part tossing out 2 tickets. Thanks Adam!"
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Mari M.

Miami, FL

"Adam was absolutely superb... The minute I gave him my traffic ticket he went to bat for me and got the case dismissed. Great experience would highly recommend."
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Martin G.

Miami, FL

"Best of the best. Love this firm. Adam Cohen is awesome and I'd trust him to handle any traffic issues I would be unfortunate enough to need a lawyer for. Thank you."
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School zone speeding enforcement in Miami

Protect Your Record From Double Fines

Florida law is uncompromising when it comes to school zones. In Miami, “I didn’t see the flashing lights” is rarely accepted as a defense. If you are cited for speeding in a designated area, the standard fines are automatically doubled. At Señor Ticket, we look for the technical errors police often overlook during the hectic morning drop-off rush.


A school zone ticket in Miami-Dade is a “red flag” for insurance companies and a direct hit to your wallet. Here is the breakdown of what is at stake:


Immediate Costs:

  • Doubled Statutory Fines: A standard $150 ticket instantly jumps to $300 - $600 depending on your speed.
  • Mandatory Court Surcharges: Miami-Dade adds specific local fees that make these the most expensive non-criminal tickets in Florida.
  • No “Warning” Zone: Officers in South Florida are often instructed to have zero leniency in school zones.

Long-Term Financial Impact:

  • 3–4 Hard Points: Unlike minor infractions, school zone points are difficult to “withhold” without professional legal intervention.
  • Insurance Blacklisting: Because of the nature of the violation, South Florida carriers view this as high-risk behavior, leading to 30% rate hikes.
  • License Vulnerability: 12 points in 12 months leads to a mandatory suspension; a school zone ticket gets you a third of the way there in one shot.

Other Consequences:

  • Traffic School Limitations: You can only attend school once a year. If you use it for a school zone ticket, you’re defenseless if you get another ticket next month.
  • Employment Risk: Many Miami-based employers (especially in tech, delivery, and medical fields) have a “Zero School Zone Point” policy for company vehicles.
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Why You Should Never “Just Pay” A School Zone Ticket In Miami

Paying the fine is a legal admission of guilt. In the 305, where traffic enforcement is a major revenue stream, paying early means:

  • Automatic Conviction: It goes on your permanent driving record immediately.
  • Forfeiting Your Rights: You lose the ability to challenge the equipment calibration or the timing of the flashing lights.
  • Admitted Negligence: If there was a minor fender bender involved, paying the ticket can be used against you in a civil lawsuit.

Common Speeding Violations We Defend

  • 1–9 MPH Over (In the Zone): Still carries a doubled fine and is often the result of “speed traps” at the very beginning of the zone.
  • The “Flashing Light” Trap: Getting pulled over when the lights just started flashing or should have already stopped according to the school’s schedule.
  • Hidden Signage: Miami’s tropical foliage often obscures school zone signs. If you can’t see it, we can fight it.
  • Technical Errors: Incorrectly listed school names or times on the citation by Miami-Dade PD or City of Miami officers.
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Crush Your Miami Traffic Ticket in 4 Steps.

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We Take Your Case

Once you hire us, you're done. We handle 100% of the legal work, from filing paperwork to appearing in court on your behalf. You never have to take a day off work.

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We Fight in Court for You

Our Miami attorneys appear at the courthouse, you don't. We negotiate with prosecutors, challenge evidence, and fight to get your ticket dismissed or reduced to zero points.

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Get Your Results

We keep you updated via text and email throughout the process. Most cases resolve in 30-60 days with no points, no court, and no insurance increase.

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Why Señor Ticket Gets Better Results

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Thousands of Cases Dismissed

We've successfully defended drivers throughout Florida, saving them time and money. We know how to win because we've done it thousands of times before.

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Save Thousands on Insurance and Fines

A single traffic ticket can cost you $2,000+ in insurance increases over 3-5 years. Our fees start at just $49, and we keep points off your license 97% of the time.

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97% of Clients Avoid Points on Their License

We dismiss or reduce tickets to zero points in 97% of cases. No points. No traffic school. No insurance hikes.

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Miami's Most Trusted Traffic Ticket Defense Attorneys

Led by former Miami-Dade prosecutor Adam Cohen with 10+ years defending Miami traffic tickets and memberships in the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

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Common Questions About Miami School Zone Tickets

Yes. We subpoena the maintenance records for the flashing beacons and the officer’s radar calibration logs. If the school zone wasn’t active per the official Miami-Dade County schedule at the exact minute you were stopped, the “Double Fine” is illegal and the case is often dismissed.

If you pay it, expect to lose about $400 in fines and $2,000+ in insurance increases over 3 years. If you hire us, our flat fee starts at $149, and our goal is to bring your total court cost and point count to zero.

No. We represent you at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building or the North/South Dade Justice Centers. You stay at work or home while we handle the judge and the officer.

This is a valid “Visual Obstruction” defense. We investigate the traffic conditions at the time of your stop. If you couldn’t see the warning due to circumstances out of your control, the citation may be invalid.

You can, but it’s a waste of a “life-line.” You can only use traffic school once a year. We try to save your driving record without using your school election, so you have it as a backup for future incidents.

In Miami, paying is a guilty plea. However, if you paid within the last 30 to 60 days, we can file a Motion to Vacate. This reopens the case so we can fight to remove the points.

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Adam Cohen, Esq.

DUI & Traffic Defense

"After witnessing the full weight of the government come down on individuals in the courtroom, I realized my true calling was to be a voice for the voiceless. I founded Señor Ticket to ensure that every driver has access to an aggressive, affordable defense against an often unfair system."

— Adam Cohen, Esq.

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