Please note: Southwell Law does not take non-criminal traffic cases. We handle criminal traffic charges only, including DUI, reckless driving, recklessly endangering another person, and assault with a vehicle. If you have received a standard traffic ticket or civil infraction, we are not able to assist.
Unmatched Results. Uncompromising Defense.
A criminal traffic charge is not a minor inconvenience. These charges carry the potential for jail time, a permanent criminal record, and license suspension that can upend your career and your life. I have built my reputation on taking these cases seriously, preparing thoroughly, and fighting hard for every client.
Why You Need a Fighter in Your Corner?
Criminal traffic charges move through the courts with real consequences attached. Prosecutors push for maximum penalties. The long-term impact on your record, your livelihood, and your freedom is significant. You need a traffic violation attorney who understands the criminal side of these cases and knows how to mount a serious defense.
As your dedicated lawyer for criminal traffic violations, I work to:
- Challenge the validity of the charges and the evidence against you
- Identify procedural errors that can lead to dismissal
- Negotiate aggressively with prosecutors on your behalf
- Protect your driving privileges throughout the process
- Fight to keep criminal convictions off your permanent record
Don’t become another statistic. Fight back with a proven traffic violation lawyer who knows how to win.
Criminal Traffic Charges I Defend
- Reckless Driving
- Careless Driving
- DUI / DWI
- Assault with a Vehicle
- Recklessly Endangering Another Person
- Hit and Run
- Criminal Traffic Offenses
EXPLORE THESE CHARGES IN DETAIL
Each criminal traffic charge carries its own penalties, defenses, and court process. Here’s a closer look at three of the most common cases I handle.
A DUI charge in Oregon can mean license suspension, mandatory programs, and a permanent record. See how these cases are built and challenged.
Reckless driving is prosecuted as a crime, not a ticket. Learn what the state has to prove and how these charges get reduced or dismissed.
Leaving the scene, even briefly, can trigger a Failure to Perform the Duties of a Driver charge. Here’s what Oregon law requires and how to respond.
The Stakes Are Higher Than You Think
A criminal traffic charge can trigger serious and lasting consequences:
- Jail time and probation
- A criminal record that follows you for life
- License suspension or revocation
- Job loss and career limitations
- Thousands of dollars in fines and court costs
What Sets Robert Southwell Apart?
- +95% Success Rate in Traffic Cases
- Hundreds of Satisfied Clients
- Deep Knowledge of the Oregon Court System
- Aggressive Negotiation Tactics
- Proven Track Record of Dismissals
- Direct, Honest Communication
