Fort Valley GA DUI Lawyer

At The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson, our team of DUI Attorneys in Fort Valley GA want to help with your case. We know how a DUI conviction can affect your future and want to reduce the penalties you will face. Call us today and see what your options are!

What Happens if I Don't Appear for Court for my DUI Charge?

Most traffic tickets do not require a court appearance but DUI charges do require a court appearance. Failure to appear for a DUI can result in a suspension of your driver's license as well as a bench warrant being issued for your arrest.

A bench warrant is issued by a judge when a person fails to appear on their court date. These warrants differ from arrest warrants because officers generally do not come and knock on your door. Instead, your name goes into a statewide computer system that law enforcement uses. If you are stopped for a traffic violation or any other reason, the officer will be able to see the warrant, and you will be taken into custody.

If you missed a court date in Fort Valley GA or anywhere else in Peach County and a bench warrant is issued for your arrest, it is best to handle the warrant directly. By hiring a Fort Valley DUI Lawyer, we will take an active approach to resolve your case with the court and make sure your rights are protected. After the bench warrant issue is resolved, then the attorney can start working on your failure to appear case and will help you resolve your missed court appearance.

Fort Valley GA Municipal Court

If you have been charged with DUI within Fort Valley city limits, your case will proceed in Fort Valley Municipal Court. Ms. Latrella Marshall serves as the Municipal Court Clerk. Court is held at Fort Valley City Hall located at 204 W. Church Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030. For more information, call 478-825-8261.

Contact Our DUI Attorneys in Fort Valley GA

If you have court coming up for your DUI charge of if you have missed your court date, our Fort Valley DUI Lawyers can help. We know how to get great results for your case and we are also skilled in resolving failure to appear charges. Our office is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to take your call. Call us now.