Fight That Ticket with Powers Legal. Protect Your Record. Keep Your License.
The Power to Fight Back Is In Your Hands
You've got that ticket. Maybe it's sitting on your dashboard. Maybe it's folded in your glovebox. Maybe it's still burning a hole in your pocket.
It could've happened on I-5 in Whatcom County. Maybe while cruising through the wide-open farm roads of Skagit. Or along the coastal highways of Island County.
And now you're asking the question that matters most: Do I just pay it and move on? Do I fight it alone? Or do I call someone who knows this system cold—and won't back down?
At Powers Legal, we don't just show up—we show up prepared, strategic, and ready to win. Whether it's a speed trap in Whatcom County or a distracted driving citation in Island County, one mistake shouldn't threaten your insurance, your license, or your future.
Types of Tickets We Handle
Powers Legal provides strategic defense for a wide range of traffic infractions and certain related criminal traffic charges* throughout Skagit, Whatcom, and Island Counties:
Speeding
More than just a fine. Speeding tickets (RCW 46.61.400) add points to your record, significantly impacting WA insurance rates, especially for multiple offenses.
School/Construction Zone Tickets
Penalties double in these zones (RCW 46.61.440 / .527) and infractions cannot be waived, deferred, or reduced. Fighting these is critical.
Distracted Driving / Cell Phone
WA's E-DUI law (RCW 46.61.672) is strict. Even a first offense is reported to insurance, and subsequent offenses trigger escalating fines.
No Insurance
Driving without mandatory liability insurance (RCW 46.30.020) leads to hefty fines and potential license suspension, especially for repeat offenses.
Failure to Yield / Signal Violations
Often subjective calls by officers. These moving violations impact insurance and can contribute to license suspension if points accumulate.
Expired Tabs / No Registration
While seemingly minor, these can lead to increasing fines and potential impoundment if not addressed promptly.
Commercial Driver (CDL) Violations
Any moving violation, even in a personal vehicle, can trigger serious consequences under FMCSA rules and WA state law, jeopardizing your livelihood.
Negligent Driving 2nd Degree*
"Neg 2" (RCW 46.61.525) is a **traffic infraction**, often considered in relation to DUI cases, but still carries potential consequences for your driving record and insurance.
And More...
If you received a citation or charge not listed here, contact us to discuss your specific situation.
*While this page focuses on traffic infractions, Powers Legal also provides defense for certain related criminal traffic matters. Please contact us directly to discuss representation for criminal charges.
When the System Says "Just Pay It" — We Say Fight It.
The truth is simple. The system wants you to roll over. To pay that traffic ticket. To accept points on your license, higher insurance rates, and a blemish on your driving record. Why? Because when you do, they win—and you lose.
This happens every day across Skagit County, through the streets of Burlington and Mount Vernon, down I-5 in Whatcom County, and along the coastal roads of Island County.
Here's what happens when you just pay that ticket:
Fines Stack Up
Money out of your pocket that could be better spent elsewhere.
Insurance Premiums Rise
Month after month, your rates increase, costing you for years.
Points Hit Your Record
Accumulating points puts you at risk of license suspension.
CDL Violations Add Up
Your career and livelihood could be on the line.
Even minor infractions—speeding in Skagit County, a cell phone ticket in Whatcom, or a no-insurance citation in Island County—can lead to long-term legal and financial consequences.
Powers Legal is here to say: Not today.
Why Choose Powers Legal
Why Choose Powers Legal
Local Court Experience
Intimate knowledge of Washington traffic courts, including judge preferences, prosecutor tendencies, and local procedural nuances that can make all the difference in your case.
Strategy-First Defense
Unlike firms that handle hundreds of tickets with cookie-cutter approaches, I develop a tailored strategy for your specific situation, focusing on the unique details of your case.
Accessible, Affordable
Transparent flat-fee pricing with flexible payment plans. Premium defense shouldn't require premium prices—just strategic thinking and efficient processes.
Strong Client Communication
Direct access to your attorney through text, phone, and encrypted messaging. No gatekeepers, no communication delays—just prompt responses from the person handling your case.
Tech-Forward Approach
Cloud-based case management, digital document signing, and text message reminders ensure you're never left wondering about your case status or upcoming deadlines.